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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am glad my oldest is as gorgeous as she is and has great people skills because she isn't as bright and ambitious as we thought she'd be.

Let me clarify: She IS smart. She was in GT, Honors, and AP classes. But she's not scholarly or driven. People like her a lot and she's chosen a career field where being charming is an asset so she'll get by. [/quote]

A kid who is in GT, Honors, and AP is smart enough to do really well in life, even if she isn't academic or curious or bright. I was the same way and went to an ivy undergrad and grad school -- bc I was motivated by what I needed on my resume to make money, not bc I was super bright or even cared about what I learned.[/quote]

What do I do with a child who is very bright (smarter then parents &  we have PhD's degrees in technical subjects) but is not overly motivated or ambitious? I guess that you do nothing
but provide the tools to get an education but I worry. We're waiting for her to be scholarly & driven & not throw away her gift  - but that's her right I guess. She doesn't have people skills - so,
being scholarly would be what I would think would be the route, but it's not - that's why I worry. I have no idea what makes her happy & what will make her a productive member of society.
Oh well, that's the fun in parenting - right? [/quote]

what would be wrong with her working as a secretary and doing whatever her thing is (and it may be watching a lot of TV).  People without drive and motivation and ambition can put together happy, productive lives. Maybe she'll marry a guy or girl like herself ( aretail manager) and they'll together make 50 grand and live two houes from here where she can buy a rambler or a townhouse. I hope you still treasure and adore her.[/quote]

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