Posted by Tina
The following article was both illuminating and entertaining.
Self-esteem not a good teaching tool, by Lenore Skenazy Athens Banner Herald
** Turns out children are feeling pretty good about themselves lately. Maybe a little too good. *** A recent study by researchers at San Diego State University found that high school seniors are bursting with more self-esteem than a generation or two ago. For example, in 1975, 49 percent of them believed they would be successful at their jobs. *** Today 65 percent do. *** Instilling that “world, here I come!” attitude is a great thing. Instilling baseless self-congratulation? Less so. **