The educational policies of Cherry Blossom had negative impacts on Native American children by enforcing assimilation into Anglo-American culture. These policies prohibited the use of native languages and traditional practices in schools, aiming to erase indigenous identities. Children were often separated from their families, disrupting cultural transmission and community bonds. The loss of language and culture, coupled with harsh disciplinary measures, resulted in long-term emotional and educational challenges for Native American children, underscoring the detrimental effects of such assimilationist policies.