What impact do parental and teacher influences have on students' perceptions of effort and success?
Parents and teachers often reinforce the idea that effort should be rewarded, which can distort a child's understanding of success. When children receive praise for effort rather than actual performance, they develop a belief that trying hard is sufficient for achieving results, regardless of the effectiveness of their methods.
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