One key factor in the downward spiral in our educational system is that there is too much stroking and too little real feedback.
Randy PauschMost people who have told a lie think they got away with it … when in fact, they didn’t
Randy PauschCoach Graham rode you pretty hard, didn't he?" he said. I could barely muster a "yeah." That's a good thing," the assistant told me. When you're screwing up and nobody says anything to you anymore, it means they've given up on you.
Randy Pausch