Question

Why should the progress of a child not be compared with that of other children?

Answer 1

Answer:

Comparison of a child is generally made with the intention of motivating the child to excel. But it produces a contradictory effect where the child feels low because it hurts the self- esteem. The spirit of competitiveness is good in a child but teaching them to be better than their counterparts can sometimes be counterproductive. It causes deep set emotional bruises which are difficult to heal. It results in aggression, antagonism, and resentment. All these qualities are detrimental to the gradual growth and progress of the students. This is the reason why parents need to be very careful.