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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some kids are just more academically capable. There are kids who are maybe natural B students who can become A students with hard work and support, and an even smaller number who perhaps have an LD or other obstacle that, if addressed, they could move from being C or D students to straight As.

But most kids who get good grades start out that way. Yes they work at it, because they are curious and conscientious. They also have large capacity for knowledge and critical thinking. It's nature and nurture, but you can because great parent and your kid can work hard, but they might not be a straight A student because they just don't have the fundamental material for it. It's not much different than what makes someone a stellar athlete or artist --yee you obviously have to work at it, but some people have more to work with.

But also, can we normalize being a B or even C student? It's fine. Not everyone needs to be an astronaut or judge or surgeon. The world also needs salespeople and small business owners and mid level accountants. It's ok to do these jobs. It's ok to be average. Most of us are![/quote]

Yes, some kids are more academically capable. They test well, they better and more quickly figure out what is required to do well in certain classes, they are more proactive with teachers, etc.

And, some kids are just a lot smarter than others.

It's two different things.[/quote]

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