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[quote=Anonymous]It definitely sounds like she might have some kind of learning issue. Our DD has ADHD and what impacts her most is slow processing speed and the difficulty in planning tasks to complete them on time (executive function skills). Have you had her tested? Mine takes medications, some people won't like that I point this out but honestly they do help a lot if it is found that ADHD significantly impairs the child, which it definitely does ours. I do the same, sit down with her very often for hours and help provide structure. That said, as time has gone by, I have relaxed a little letting her fail a bit so that she can slowly build the confidence and skills she needs to make it on her own (she's now 15). But being there over the past umpteen years has definitely helped LOL. And I do believe we are all smart in different ways and sometimes the most unlikely people are very successful even when the majority of people don't think they have good potential. I think if you believe in your child even when no one does, they tend to surprise you. And even if they are not hugely successful in a job, all you really desire as a parent is for them to find something fulfilling whatever that is, whether it is being a home maker or a passion they have. I don't think book smarts measure how successful a person can be. Look at the real standouts in terms of success - so many of them were not very smart, failed out of school, had trouble holding down jobs and yet found a passion that fueled them. And if all else fails, good looks certainly count for a lot as several previous posters said.

Good luck to you, keep being there for her and providing structure, and with luck things will turn out well for her! She has a mom that cares too so that counts big-time!! [/quote]

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