Explain the advantages of having both a fixed and growth mindset, and seeing if parenting affects a child’s mindset.

Dweck’s claims in her article, Brainology, that what students believe about their brains has a profound effect on their motivation, learning, and school achievement. This claim could be strengthened by discussing the mindset of older generations, looking at the advantages of having both a fixed and growth mindset, and seeing if parenting affects a child’s mindset.