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Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Children

While a growth mindset implies the possibility of ongoing improvement, it does not suggest that there are no limitations on what a person can achieve. Not every child has it in them to become the next Einstein, even if they work very hard. But what this view does imply is that with engagement and effort and sufficient support, all kids can continue to grow and learn and get smarter in a wide range of areas. Just how far any young person can go is unknowable.

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