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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] I wonder about the "keep your options open" mantra for a couple of reasons. One is that it can be a means of endlessly deferring gratification and/or articulating a goal.[/quote] Why do people act like smart ambitious kids are all miserable? As if every state school slacker is happy go lucky and walks on clouds all day. Give me a break. My daughter's friends are mostly 4.0 kids, super involved, popular, athletes and musicians, full schedules. They're not psycho tiger cubs who are secretly depressed, they're just competitive and get joy from learning, accomplishing goals, making an impact in the community.[/quote] If this is true for your child then consider yourself lucky. I assure you it is not true for a large segment of this population. signed, mental health professional working at an "elite" college counseling center[/quote]
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