What today’s young people need to thrive–tough standards with encouragement: psychology prof

A scholar says he has uncovered the trick to bringing out the best in Gen Z and Gen Alpha — compliment them. But not in the traditional sense — it’s more about believing in them, and letting them know it. David Yeager, a psychology professor at the University of Texas at Austin and co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute, explains the nuances of his advice in his forthcoming book “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People,” slated to be published this week. “Studies continue to...