Look into the data from California introducing self-esteem programs in the ‘80s, stuff like giving all kids a trophy. It lead to terrible increases in life outcomes and quality. Everything from increased drug use to more teen pregnancies. Artificially increasing self esteem is a terrible policy.
Look into the data from California introducing self-esteem programs in the ‘80s, stuff like giving all kids a trophy. It lead to terrible increases in life outcomes and quality. Everything from increased drug use to more teen pregnancies. Artificially increasing self esteem is a terrible policy.