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“Why should I praise, compliment kids or students for things they should be doing anyway?”

“Why should I praise, compliment kids or students for things they should be doing anyway?”

Because encouragement and praise helps parents, teachers, coaches, caregivers and other adults to be more positive, it reduces conflict, promotes cooperation and reduces the likelihood that young people will engage in risky behavior such as substance use or physical altercations.

Using Empathy to Reduce Aggression in Montbello's Elementary Schools

Using Empathy to Reduce Aggression in Montbello's Elementary Schools

Aggressive behavior in schools is a problem that can seriously disrupt teaching and learning for all students, not just those that are hostile or engage in fighting. Spanish research suggests that a socio-emotional learning (SEL) program can help to reduce aggression among youth by increasing their levels of empathy.