Why is Growth Mindset Vital for the Success of Your Kids?

There are two kinds of mindsets – fixed mindset and growth mindset. As the names make it clear, the right type of mindset for kids is the growth mindset. In a fixed state of mind, they build boundaries and comfort zone around their capabilities. But the growth mindset does the opposite.

What is a Growth Mindset?

A growth mindset enables kids to believe that they can grow any skill and quality in themselves if they are committed enough. They thrive on challenges and give their 100% effort to accomplish any task. You can plant the seeds of a growth mindset during their childhood to raise a smart and successful kid.

Why is Growth Mindset Important for kids?

Here are the top 4 positive effects of growth mindset on your kids:

1. Increases Kid’s Love of Learning

Kids with growth mindset love consuming new information. They are ready to put in efforts to gain knowledge. Their curious and adventurous tendencies take them on the path of excellence in whatever they do. And the best part is that they have fun during the learning process. On the other hand, kids with fixed mindsets want to work only on the skills which they know. They are not keen on learning new things.

2. Boosts Self-Esteem of Kids

Your kid’s self-respect depends upon his personality and knowledge. Kids with a growth mindset possess the ability to face challenges. They have a genuine interest in learning new things. Therefore their knowledge is also more than other kids. They know their self-worth, so they are not in an approval-seeking mode. They are also quite clear about their strength and weaknesses. And they are willing to work on their shortcomings rather than accepting them.

3. Improves Academic Performance of Your Child

One of the indirect benefits of developing a growth mindset in your kids is that their exam results improve. The reason for that is they will be more willing to work on the subject with lower grades. And they will not be afraid of asking questions in class. On the contrary, Kids with fixed mindsets run away from difficult subjects. And they are scared of raising doubts in the class because of the fear of being perceived as dumb.

4. Prepares Your Child for Life

The growth mindset instills the “never quit” attitude in your kids. You know life throws in all kinds of challenges, pitfalls, and downfalls on everyone. No matter how much you protect your kids. They will also face this harsh reality of life someday. But with a growth mindset, they will thrive on challenges and will not be afraid of failures. They won’t be fearful of what others think of them. Instead, they will learn from their mistakes and will march ahead.

Chain of Possible Events Due to Growth Mindset

If you put in efforts to develop a growth mindset in your kids, you will encounter the following chain of positive changes in their life:

• Their curiosity will increase
• Because of being curious and always learning, they will have developed intelligence
• Curiosity and intelligence will take them to challenging endeavors
• They will develop problem-solving capabilities by facing these challenges
• In this path, they will face criticism also. They will learn to take that in their stride
• They will find other’s success inspirational and will learn from their achievements
• By enduring all these qualities, they will be unstoppable in the path to success

You can ask these 25 questions to enhance growth mindset in kids:

1. In what way you would like to solve this problem?
2. Do you think it’s right or not? What is the reason for your opinion?
3. How differently can we solve this issue if we face it again in future?
4. What did you learn from this story?
5. Suppose I take your TV, tablet, video games and smartphone away. What would you do for entertainment?
6. Why most of the cartoon characters appear in the same dress every time?
7. In what way are you different from your classmates?
8. What would happen if the rain stops forever?
9. Which recreation activity is better for kids? To watch TV or to play video games?
10. Can you play a different sport with a ball made up for some other sport? For example, can you play tennis with a cricket ball?
11. What if from tomorrow the cows start laying eggs? What do you think is the difference between animals that lay eggs and those who don’t lay eggs?
12. What would be the end of this story according to your perspective?
13. Suppose you leave your playdough out on the table and went to sleep. What do you think will happen next morning?
14. Do you think you will enjoy your life better with another sibling?
15. If you could keep a different name for yourself from today, what would it be?
16. If Barbie becomes a human, do you think she can do all the tasks she does as a doll?
17. What would you do with the money if you win a lottery?
18. How different life would be without electricity? List at least 3 main differences?
19. If you get the freedom to make one rule for everyone globally, what would it be and why?
20. If you can make a thing free for everyone forever, which otherwise costs money, what would that be and why?
21. If given a chance, would you like to live in a treehouse? According to you, what are the 3 benefits and 3 shortfalls of living in a treehouse?
22.  How would you describe yourself? Your options are – a sea, a lake, a waterfall, or a river. Tell us the reason for your choice.
23. If I haven’t seen a flower in my entire life, how would you describe it to me?
24. Suppose parents need to give a test before having kids. What 6 questions you would like to include in their test paper?
25. Make a story based on your experience in a zoo. But you can’t name any animal.

Bottom Line

The above points make it clear that why a growth mindset is important for your kids. It is best to start working towards it now!