Being labeled can be good or bad, depending on the label that is being applied to you. Labeling can be a way of characterizing a person based on a single attribute or factor, and often this means overlooking other virtues or aspects of a person as a result. Being labeled in a positive manner can still be destructive if it prevents the individual from working towards improving their character and skills. A child told that they are a genius may feel failure more deeply as a result.