Physical Therapy reports on research regarding the effects of feedback on motor learning.  The study showed that children who received reduced feedback on a task performed with decreased accuracy and consistency during the retention task when compared to children who received 100% feedback.  When the children with reduced feedback returned for reacquisition testing, they were able to improve their performance.  The authors concluded that children use feedback differently that young adults.  In addition, children may require longer practice periods and gradual reduction of feedback when learning new skills. 

Reference:  Sullivan, Katherine J, Kantak, Shailesh S, Burtner, Patricia A Motor Learning in Children: Feedback Effects on Skill Acquisition PHYS THER 2008 88: 720-732

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