Children have more need of models than of critics.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Children learn more from examples than from criticism.
- In plain terms
- Show children good behavior instead of just criticizing bad behavior.
- What can you take from it?
- Lead by example rather than pointing out faults.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you teach without criticizing?
- What works better, models or critics?
Another view
Criticism may still be necessary in some educational contexts.
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