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[quote=Anonymous]I think you are stuck in the trap of thinking there is only one definition of success (prestige in limited number of fields) and one path to get there (As and prestigious schools).  I remember years ago hearing Ty Pennington (on that very old show "Extreme Makeover") on how he was a complete failure in school (ADHD, couldn't sit still, made terrible grades, etc.).  He had a really big impact in his career and changed a lot of people's lives (and made a lot of money while he did it).  He said his parents were just amazed that he could even sit through an interview much less have a stable, successful career.

Everyone needs to find their own path and we do so many people a disservice by discounting the different versions of how people can be true to who they are, still be "successful" but not necessarily fit in the mold of what you think is the only way to get there.  I'm sure there are some good books to read on this topic - I think it would be worth it for you to research some. Your kids are going to pick up on the fact that you are not happy or impressed with them.[/quote]

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