Wendy Grolnick - Pressured Parents, Stressed Out Kids

Wendy Grolnick, a professor at Clark University, discusses her research on motivation and parental influence. She explores how rewarding activities can alter motivation and highlights the importance of autonomy. Her studies reveal that controlling parenting can negatively impact children's motivation and school regulation. Grolnick shares her personal experiences with parental pressure and examines factors that lead to controlling behavior. She emphasizes nurturing children's passion and using autonomy-supportive techniques to foster success.

What was the initial focus of Wendy Grolnick's research?

How does providing rewards for activities that children enjoy affect their motivation according to the research?

What individual differences did Grolnick study in relation to parental pressure on children?

What were the observed effects on children whose mothers were more controlling during tasks?

What factors contribute to parents feeling pressured to control their children's behavior?

What is the main goal for parents in nurturing their children's interests according to Grolnick?

How can parents counteract the pressure they feel to push their children?