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[quote=Anonymous]PP adding that I have a large family, and each of my kids has amazing qualities and some weakness, just like all of us. The problem with branding any kid as being "smart" or not smart is that it becomes a self fulfilling prophesy. In my opinion, that's one of the problems with tracking kids early. A kid who told he is smart from a young age might persist in learning a difficult concept because, you know, he's smart. He will get it. Another kid who didn't get tracked in a high group because he was bouncing off the walls and not able to sit still internalizes himself as being in the "dumb" group, and therefore doesn't put the effort into learning, because, what's the point? He's not smart. I've seen it with my kids and tell them all the time that the kids who do the best aren't necessarily smarter, but actually work harder. The hard work option is available to them too. :) [/quote]
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