Mr. and Mrs. Ozenne punish their children's failures, but rarely reward their successes, as these reflect what the children "are supposed to be doing anyway."

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The Ozennes' parenting style of punishing failures without rewarding successes may create a fear of failure in their children, which can cause anxiety and decreased motivation, and could ultimately impede achievement. Research suggests that a healthy balance of positive reinforcement is necessary for optimal learning and motivation.

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