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Parents everywhere praise their kids. Jenn Berman, author of The A to Z Guide to Raising happy and Confident Kids, says, "We’ve gone to the opposite extreme of a few decades ago when parents tended to be more strict.” By giving kids a lot of praise, parents think they're building their children's confidence, when, in fact, it may be just the opposite. Too much praise can backfire and, when given in a way that's insincere, make kids afraid to try new things or take a risk for fear of not being able to stay on top where their parents’ praise has put them.
Still, don't go too far in the other direction. Not giving enough praise can be just as damaging as giving too much. Kids will feel like they’re not good enough or that you don't care and, as a result, may see no point in trying hard for their accomplishments.
So what is the right amount of praise? Experts say that the quality of praise is more important than the quantity. If praise is sincere and focused on the effort not the outcome, you can give it as often as your child does something that deserves a verbal reward. “We should especially recognize our children’s efforts to push themselves and work hard to achieve a goal,” says Donahue, author of Parenting Without Fear: Letting Go of Worry and Focusing on What Really Matters. “One thing to remember is that it’s the process not the end product that matters.”
Your son may not be the best basketball player on his team. But if he's out there every day and playing hard, you should praise his effort regardless of whether his team wins or loses. Praising the effort and not the outcome can also mean recognizing your child when she has worked hard to clean the yard, cook dinner, or finish a book report. But whatever it is, praise should be given on a case-by-case basis and be proportionate (相称的)to the amount of effort your child has put into it.
范文：
Nowadays, parents tend to praise kids a lot, thinking it builds confidence, but excessive and insincere praise may make kids fear new things. However, insufficient praise is also harmful. Experts believe quality matters more than quantity. Sincere praise focusing on effort rather than outcome is advisable and should be given appropriately.
如今，父母倾向于大量表扬孩子，认为这能建立孩子的自信心，但过度且不真诚的表扬可能会让孩子害怕新事物。然而，表扬不足同样有害。专家认为，质量比数量更重要。建议给予真诚的、关注努力而非结果的表扬，并且要恰当给予。
