Different thinking of ordinary children and geniuses – the latest discovery of Stanford professor

Mar 20, 2022 07:18 GMT+7

Children’s grades are always an unavoidable topic for parents. If the child has excellent achievements, of course the parents will feel proud. If the child has poor grades, parents often feel embarrassed in front of relatives and friends. So, why is there such a big difference between the two children?

A person with a growth mindset will be willing to accept challenges and actively expand their capabilities. These are also the capabilities most needed for future growth. Photo: Internet

All parents in this world want their children to be able to achieve excellent grades, to be smarter than their peers. That’s why, Stanford University psychology professor Carol Dweck discovered how a child’s upbringing determines a child’s character. In which, there are 2 mindsets that are said to greatly influence the future of children: Fixed mindset (Fixed Mindset) and growth mindset (Growth Mindset).

The impact of these two modes of thinking on a child’s future path is enormous. The professor suggested that a child with a growth mindset would readily accept challenges, be unafraid of failure, and actively expand his or her abilities. This way of thinking is also a necessary quality for future children; In contrast, a child with a fixed mindset often chooses to be safe, fears difficulties, fails, avoids challenges, and is especially attentive to the opinions of others.

First, let’s take a look at the differences between people with a fixed mindset and a growth mindset:

A fixed mindset and a growth mindset have a great influence on a child’s future. (Photo: Internet)

1. Fixed mindset – Default you can’t do it

People with a fixed mindset are often very rigid in thinking about things, a very obvious trait being that they fear challenges, always withdraw when things change, and assume that changes in the environment are not good thing.

People with a fixed mindset think that learning is not important, do not work hard at “useless” things, human intelligence and capacity are inherently determined and fixed.

2. Growth mindset – Anything is possible if you don’t stop trying

Children with a growth mindset like this are fearless when faced with challenges or setbacks in life. With each failure, they will constantly improve themselves so that the next time is always better than the last. Because they believe that abilities can be developed. They believe that even genius needs a certain amount of effort and that through constant and unremitting efforts, success will certainly not be too far away.

Looking at the comparison above, what kind of thinking comes to mind?

The research results of Professor Carol Dweck have made many parents realize that educating children so that they do not surrender to fate, constantly striving and trying in life is the key to improving school results. episode and a child’s future. Photo: Aboluowang

The conclusion drawn by the Stanford professor was even described by the “Atlantic Monthly” and various American media as “a clear stream of experimental society”. This view has led many parents to realize that cultivating a growth mindset in their children is the key to improving their children’s academic performance. So, how to cultivate and change the character of your children?

Professor Carol Dweck also suggests some ways to help change the personality and thinking of normal children such as:

Don’t praise children for their intelligence, but praise their efforts. Just praising a child’s talent, not praising the child’s efforts, methods and choices will gradually erode the child’s “growth mindset”.

– Whether children can do it or not, a saying that acknowledges the effort will motivate them at the right time to help them overcome failures.

– Instead of saying “you are so smart”, parents should say “you did a great job, we are very proud of you”. It means the same thing, but recognizing children’s efforts will greatly increase their confidence.

Famous American writer Mark Twain once said, “A sincere compliment can make me live longer than 2 months”. Praise – encouragement has a very clear positive effect on people. (Photo: Internet)

Parents need to understand that in a child’s development, praise has a very positive influence. However, how praise is right really contributes to promoting children’s curiosity and intelligence. Family is the starting point of every child’s education. A good family plays an extremely important role in the outstanding growth of a child.

According to ttvn.toquoc.vn