The Foundation and Scholarship Fund have already awarded scholarships to high-ability high school seniors and college students to enable them to advance their education. The Greens feel it is important to recognize gifts and talents in children who are now at the age that Nicholas was when he died. The Work and Family Resource Center grants permission to reproduce this tip sheet for noncommercial use. Copyright 1996 Work and Family Resource Center. All rights reserved.
Children work hard to earn praise from important people in their lives.
Attention and credit for being a valuable person helps your child feel secure. Criticism and negative teasing cause young children to feel humiliated and of little worth. This leads to helplessness. On the other hand, honest praise can help children feel strong and able to be more independent. Praise also comes in words of encouragement and respect.