winning at early age-Quoted in midday
- Thought Matters
- May 7
- 1 min read
Quoted in midday on 7th May 2025
winning at an early age..
Dr Nahid Dave, a psychiatrist at Thought Matters, says that most parents and caregivers of young achievers struggle with moderation: “The balance between appreciation and constructive criticism is important — you cannot be appreciative all the time, nor can you rationalise constant criticism and the mistaken belief that you are pushing your child to do better. The latter can be especially counterproductive as the child begins to strive constantly for validation and appreciation from his/her parents,” she explains.
“Children’s minds are very vulnerable to external influences, and they may not be able to understand the veneration and brutal brickbats that come with their public persona,” Dr Dave says.
“A non-gadget activity helps children to connect with their peers and find common ground. It also normalises the child to his/her peers to an extent and helps them to form meaningful friendships, without comparisons or competition,” Dr Dave adds.
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