Analysis Of Why Harder And Some Kids Give Up By Tracy Cutchlow
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Have you ever wondered why some kids put in more effort and others will give up if things get too hard? In the article “Why some kids try harder and some kids give up,” Tracy Cutchlow explains why this happens. Cutchlow, author of “Zero to Five: 70 Essential parenting tips based on science,” explains fixed mindset and growth mindset. She also explains how it affects kids learning. Cutchlow argues that the type of mindset kids have affects their learning by affecting how hard they will try for something and what they believe.
Cutchlow first tells a story about her two year old and how she praised her with a growth mindset and she kept trying at something and succeeded. If parents praise their kids with a growth mindset the kids will be more