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Raising and praising boys and girls22 August 2005
Should we treat the genders differently?

Praising your children has long been recognised as a vital part of parenting. However, should you praise your sons and daughters differently?

Do different genders respond differently to praise, or are there other - more important - factors to consider when encouraging your offspring to behave well?

Elizabeth Hartley Brewer, author of five parenting books and developmental psychologist Charlie Lewis join Jenni.

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