“She pursues her path with confidence, never losing her dreams or hope even in difficult situations.”
“Kind-hearted and sincere, she genuinely cares for her friends and is well-liked by her classmates.”
“She finds joy in sharing what she has with others—a student with a beautiful heart.”
These are excerpts from the “Behavior and General Comments” section of student report cards, written by teachers to describe each student’s overall character. When online access to school records became available, many people looked up their past report cards, and some even shared the comments on social media.
One person wrote:
“This feels like a lifelong message of encouragement I can turn to whenever things get tough.”
Another said:
“Reading such hopeful and positive words gave me a huge boost.”
And another shared:
“I discovered strengths and qualities I didn’t even know I had. Just reading them lifted my self-esteem and healed me.”
American author Mark Twain once said that a good compliment can keep someone going for two months. Positive words—like praise, encouragement, and genuine compliments—can energize a person’s spirit. And when they come from the heart, their impact is even greater.