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Reply to "Competitive academics - what to tell the smart, hard-working kid who isn't "the best""
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[quote=Anonymous]There is literally nothing better for a child than being second or third academically. We tell our (very bright) child that if you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room. As an aside, there are ways to diversify academic excellence that encourage very smart children. Try giving her something challenging that she is not naturally good at. Add a second or third language, an instrument or dance. One of our kids is very smart and we have never told him what his IQ is or how far beyond his grade level he scores. It literally does not matter. It matters that your child is doing hard, challenging work and enjoying learning. The other kids can be rockets scientists, who cares, be thankful that she gets to learn humility early.[/quote]
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