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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op back. Glutton for punishment. She’s a talented kid. I’m pushing a bit strong. I’ve dialed back the pressure cooker.

This kid is internally motivated. Suggesting some kids take 20 minutes to be the best is complete BS. It’s hours of practice in your chosen field, even with a natural inclination.

I’m going with realism. You are pretty darn good, but others are better is something they should know. And peers are better because everyone pretends like being #1 is all natural talent, and behind the scenes they are swimming like crazy, just like you. Understand, they aren’t putting 20 minutes into. Ring the best.[/quote]

OP, if you recommend Excel as a tool for a kid who is a self-striver, that's one thing. But when you demanded a particular level of performance and blew up when it wasn't attained, you negated her role as someone who is striving for her own goals. And, I don't know but the stress could carry over into the subsequent low grades ( I think you said). Maybe more of a mentoring approach that empowers her would work better. [/quote]

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