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[quote=Anonymous]13:08,

"There is a belief that smarter kids learn from the slower kids "

This was quoted at my local school.

Kids can learn, if they are allowed to, that things do not always come easy to everyone.  They might be able to appreciate their abilities more.  Another thing they can learn is work ethic.  Often times, when things come so easy, students do not learn to work hard.

I was debating with someone about HS athletics and if only the best and most talented should make the squad.  When I went to school, they really work us hard in the beginning.  Those who were not truly committed quit.  The remaining were usually the good athletes and the untalented hard working students.  Whenever the top athletes did not live up to their potential the coach put the other kids in to show the team what hard work looked like.  They were also the hardest working kids and the most appreciative to be there.

In the end the smartest kids will not achieve the most, it will take ability and desire.
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