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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  [b]The reason I asked the question is because I think most of us when we first have kids, deep down think that maybe (just maybe) our child will be the next Einstein, Bill Gates, Oprah, etc.[/b]  We track their development and are excited they are speaking X amount of words by age Y, or they started walking early at 9 months, etc.  But as they get older, most of us, I think, realize they are just normal (or average) and suddenly there's no more pressure and you start to relax and actually enjoy your kids for who they are.  That's all I was getting at.  One of my nieces tested in the top 1% when she was tested for entrance to a private school for Kindergarten, and another started reading by age 3 and is an amazing artist at age 6.  I celebrate their gifts and achievements and no longer feel compelled to compare my kids.[/quote]

Literally have never once thought that.  I do hope she goes to a very good college that will help her on the path to what is hopefully is an easy life at least financially. But otherwise, that's about it....[/quote]

+1. Never cross my mind until now. I have never thought she would be the next Bill Gates, Oprah, or heck Mark Zuckerberg. I just want her to be safe and healthy. [/quote]

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