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In the Journal of Neuroscience I found information about the functioning of the brain with young children compared to adults. The front part of the brain is the part where learning takes place. Children and adults were asked to answer questions while they were inside a brain scanner. The brain activity with young children was much higher when they got positive feedback. With adults this was opposite. Their brain activity was stimulated with negative feedback. The turning point is at the age of twelve. This means that children under 12 do not change their behaviour rapidly telling them that something is wrong. Saying ‘no’, of ‘that’s wrong’ does not have an immediate effect. Positive stimulation on the other hand works much better. Teachers and parents can profit from this by showing children how to find the right answer and the right behaviour.