Learned optimism was not taught to the children themselves, but rather to their caretakers, who often are more likely to feel helpless than optimistic in regards to caring for the child.
Õpitud optimismi ei õpetatud mitte lastele endile, vaid pigem nende hooldajatele, kes sageli tunnevad lapse eest hoolitsemisega seoses pigem abitust kui optimismi.