The Effort Myth: How to Give Your Child the Three Gifts of Motivation Lawrence K. Taplin celebrating the ancient

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Published: 08/23/2004

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The Effort Myth: How to Give Your Child the Three Gifts of Motivation Lawrence K. Taplin celebrating the ancientAre you a well meaning parent who tries to motivate your child by reassuring them that they just need to try harder? Do you believe that gritty effort is the key to their success? If so, you may believe in the false promises of the effort myth. Students often do try harder, and some make short term improvements. However, focusing on effort may even make a student's problems worse. No one should have to suffer to be able to learn. Of course, effort is