Too much high self esteem in teens...

(Study: too much self esteem in teens).

We saw this coming. The self esteem movement has run its course, I hope. The best book I've found on these issues is Carol Dweck's Mindset. There are two types of mind sets: fixed mindset (which gets praised for being smart, pretty, athletic, etc) and growt mindset (which gets praised for effort, working hard, trying, succeeding, etc). Too much praise in high schools comes from the fixed mindset, so that when kids in college actually get a 'C', as in this story, they are insulted! I believe it's time fo us to push the growth mindset. Thank you, Carol Dweck for that clear distinction!

What is your favorite book or program on this issue?