In her speech, Rimm explained that 50 percent of our nation’s children are underachievers, adding, however, that underachievement is learned behavior and can be “unlearned.” She urged parents to get involved with children so that we can set positive environments in which achievement can be learned. Rimm encourages parents and children to work and play together to keep good things happening.

The use of authoritative parenting will allow children to gradually be empowered to make their decisions, and when they can do so responsibly, their freedoms, choices and responsibilities will grow as will their achievements…

“Resist putting children on a pedestal; too much praise conveys impossible expectations. Children have to learn to be resilient #– they have to learn to deal with failure and dissatisfaction,” she said.

Source: Times and Democrat
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