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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Its not that hard, honestly. You point out the team of workmen digging up the street and holding the "stop" sign and you say these guys didn't generally do well in school and likely didn't go to college

And the people at the grocery store working the check out.

And then you talk about the doctor you visit or the dentist and how they needed very advanced degrees to do what they do.

And then you talk about money and what you can afford and cannot afford depending on your career.

I told my son this when he was EIGHT and he 100% took it on board.[/quote]

Given the state of the economy and job market this would be a horrible idea as there are people with graduate degrees who are in employed.

OP, your kid is self motivated and adds stress themselves.  All you need to do is continue to set the expectation that academics and grades are important and so is figuring out what things actually interest her most.  Ensure she continues her work ethic development and help jer blossom into the young woman she can be proud of. Push with purpose and embrace their passions.

Getting a B is not the end of the word.  You can’t change how competitive things are, and neither can she. And DCUM is not the real world.  [/quote]

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