Is Your Child's Intelligence Worth Its Worth?

My husband, who is also an intelligent person, felt his parents never valued intellect. He overcompensated with our son in attempting to praise him for being smart. Parents think they can hand children permanent confidence, like a gift, by praising their brains and talent - it doesn't work. And here is the voice of one of my Columbia students reflecting on his history: I remember often being praised for my intelligence rather than my efforts.