What is a current concern in the United States about many of today's children? Multiple choice question. Too many grow up too focused on competition and criticism and thus avoid taking risks and trying new things. Too many grow up receiving praise for mediocre or even poor performance and thus have inflated self-esteem. Too many grow up receiving too little praise for their efforts and thus have unnecessarily low self-esteem. Too many grow up receiving no feedback about their skills and abilities and thus lack an understanding of how they compare to the rest of the world