Adolescence Motivation

 Adolescence Motivation

Miller Burns 

 The phrase, “nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care,” is a widely recognized quote from Theodor Roosevelt that could not be more applicable in terms of how we as older people motivate those younger, our children and those in need of mentorship. Psychologist Carol Dweck with the U.S. Department of Education, further explains how lack of motivation can be fueled by insufficient support, overzealous expectations and lack of opportunities. She goes on to explain the ways we can encourage children’s motivation. One of the main points is letting them know that sustained effort over time is essential to achievement. It is easy to get disheartened when things go south but it is our job to explain to them the value of tackling challenges and of finding ways to meet or exceed those trials and tribulations faced in life. The most essential point made is the necessity of parents and older people to recognizing children’s strengths and multiplying them. Everyone shines in some area and it is our job to identify what they do best and foster an environment where they can feel their talent or area of expertize satisfies the ones they look up to the most. Regarding the words of Roosevelt, if kids cannot tell how much you love them and cherish their personal talents then they could care less about how much you know about being the perfect parent with all the answers.

 Work cited ==Dweck, Carol. "Motivation -- Helping Your Child Through Early Adolescence." MY CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS. USDEducation, 3 Sept. 2011. Web. 2 Dec. 2013. <http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/adolescence/partx4.ht ==