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[quote=Anonymous]We live in Bethesda, a place where many parents are Ivy League graduates, and their children grow up with the belief that they too are destined for those same prestigious schools. It’s startling how, by 3rd grade, some kids are already boasting about attending Ivy League universities, convinced that they’ve been on that path since they were 8. The pressure starts so young, but how can an 8-year-old even know what the Ivy League is unless it's constantly reinforced by their parents? My own kids had no idea about these schools at that age.

On top of this, some families overload their kids' schedules, thinking they need to expose them to every possible activity to stay ahead. Then there’s the booming travel and club sports industry, preying on parents’ insecurities and pushing kids beyond what’s healthy. When do we let our kids simply be kids? When do we allow them to have a normal childhood, free from the weight of adult expectations and the relentless rush to achieve?

Then we wonder why kids are depressed.[/quote]

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