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[quote=Anonymous]OP- part of it is DC. I used to live in DC and I'm now in the Midwest (obviously, still addicted to DCUM). It just seems that DC is a competitive area with a lot of high achievers-- it's hard for kids (and from what I can tell, adults too) to be happy with themselves when they see others achieving things at an elite level.

I could give all kinds of perspective-taking advice, but I don't know if that's helpful to a teen. If they were great about perspective, delayed gratification, and not blowing things out of proportion, they wouldn't be teens. As mature adults, we know the secrets to happiness or at least contentment-- fulfilling work, an engaged intellect, healthy relationships, financial stability, opportunities for exploration/culture, contribution, etc. This would all sound very boring to a teen, but life is long.

I think as a parent, you just have to let your DD know the specific things about her that make you proud as they come up-- her hard work, acts of kindness and friendship, responsible decision making, etc. Remind her that finding a passion doesn't always mean finding a personal talent-- it can mean finding a hobby/interest (traveling, cooking, culture, etc) or a cause that she cares about. [/quote]

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