Would I try to communicate the message that everyone makes mistakes? Sure, anytime I saw him make a mistake and handle it well, I'd make a great big happy fuss over it. I'd do the same whenever I made a mistake and handle it well, too. Gifties usually believe that if we give the right bit of information at the critical moment that other will change their behavior - others including teachers, partners and offspring. This is very rare. People change their behavior when their heart tells them too, or when their environment changes in such a way that the wanted behavior brings rich and interesting rewards, but the unwanted behavior results in boring time away from the fun.
Grinity
yes, I should remember to remark when he does handle making a mistake well. He makes mistakes in soccer but that doesn't bother him. OH believe me, I model making mistakes all the time and point them out to the boys....even when I don't want to (make a mistake that is). My mental math skills are lacking.
