That's not what leads to the problems with too much self-esteem. Of course you're supposed to compliment kids for the things they do right. On the other hand, when they do something bad, you're supposed to discourage such behavior.
Many parents, unfortunately, are unwilling to do the second part. So, you have kids who are raised with the illusion that they can't do any wrong.
“That’s not what leads to the problems with too much self-esteem. Of course you’re supposed to compliment kids for the things they do right. On the other hand, when they do something bad, you’re supposed to discourage such behavior.”
As an Early Childhood Professional, we were told in college that we HAD to ignore negative behaviors. I was even told that a time out was punishment, and was not permitted to give a child a time out.
Puh-leeze.