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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids have always had intrinsic motivation. They see us working hard (I work too) and celebrating our professional successes. They see us reading at night instead of watching TV. They know that their “job” is to do well in school. If they hate a subject they should still give their best efforts (even if they don’t end up doing well) because it’s good to put in effort.[/quote]

Nice, lucky you.  My husband and I are also hard working professionals, one with a MA one with a PhD.  I read every night, we discuss current events with the kids, we have read to them and encouraged them to read since they were little.  We are also involved in their arts/sports.  But I only have one self motivated child.  The other two are "gifted" per FCPS because they tested really high in two tests when they were in elementary school.  My oldest graduated with a 4.3 GPA, took lots of AP classes, was a speaker at graduation, involved in student government, etc.  You get the gist.  My two youngest who are now both in high school are so unmotivated.  I have to constantly be behind them so they finish their work on time.  One has decent grades, may graduate with a 3.8.  The other one has mediocre grades.  Don't pat your smug self on the back for the way your kids are.  [b]That has as much to do with nature as nurture.  You just got lucky.[/b][/quote]

OP here.  Agree with the bolded part 1,000%  My best friend has a son who is a freshman at a highly regarded Ivy.  He is the compliant child, did what he was told with a smile and went above and beyond since he was in 4th grade that I can recall.  Some kids are wired that way, and others need more support and guidance along the way.  [/quote]

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