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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are many other parents on here who plea for a healthy balance, and loving the child you have instead of  trying to shoehorn them into some rigid mold that you think will make them appealing to Ivy League schools.

Other, often high income parents on here are very vocal and confident, but they may be hurting their children. Often their only barometer seems to be who will make the most money (whether we are discussing college, major, whatever).

They have probably prioritized status/work/money their whole lives. They think that is the only definition of success. Notice being a good spouse or parent, and having mentally healthy children are not high on that list.

Others of us don't rely on external indicators for our sense of self-worth.

Don't worry OP, the together parents will listen to your post. All we can do for the others is sympathize with their children. The world really does not need more people who are motivated by status and materialism.

I highly recommend the film that you referenced. It was shown to parents in Montgomery County when my child was in high school.[/quote]

“There’s no nobility in poverty”[/quote]
So the options are Ivy League/success or poverty?   I guess not even an Ivy League degree can buy common sense, huh?[/quote]

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