As the new school year in Japan gets under way this month, many parents make a fresh start in trying to get their children ahead by involving them in extracurricular activities such as English study or piano lessons.But will the kids stick at it and succeed?One brain expert says that to encourage a child's desire to learn and grow, it is more important to praise them for the progress they make rather than entice them with rewards for completing lessons -- a strategy all too often employed by parents."It's important to nurture their ability to continue without getting hung up on their result…READ FULL ARTICLE
