褒ほめられて伸のびる

expression, ichidan verb

thrive on praise; grow when complimented

Describes a person (especially a child or subordinate) who improves or flourishes when praised, rather than when scolded. Often contrasted with a stick approach.

• 彼かれは褒ほめられて伸のびるタイプだ。

  He's the type who thrives on praise.

• 子こどもは褒ほめられて伸のびると言いわれる。

  It's said that children grow when they are praised.