A brief YouTube short by TJ Walker arguing that people (including children) need criticism to grow, but criticism must be balanced with more positive feedback to thrive. Walker cites Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s recommendation that positive feedback should outnumber criticism by at least 3:1, and warns that absence of criticism can be harmful.
At least a 3:1 ratio of positive feedback (compliments, praise) to each criticism.
You need to be criticized. I need to be criticized. Your children need to be criticized. But here's the catch. We all need more positives than negatives if we're going to thrive, if we're going to try for more. You need, according to Dr. Barbara Fredrickson, at least a three to one ratio positive feedback, compliments, praise for any one criticism if you want to truly thrive. But yes, you do need some criticism. A child who's never criticized will grow up to be an absolute monster. Please follow the TJ Walker.
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