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[quote=Anonymous]Because we are on a path towards a winner-takes-all kind of economy -- i.e., outsized rewards go to the top 1% or fraction of 1% -- people are understandably anxious about how their kids stack up. Folks worry about whether or not "merely" average, or slightly above average, kids, will turn into adults who have satisfying jobs that can keep a roof over their head, keep them out of precarious financial situations (like being ruined by a health problem), and who can afford to raise a family. (Maybe PP who decided to invest in a future income stream for their kid had it right.)

But really, OP, your kid is 3, and you just don't know what they'll be like in the future. Kids with high SES and involved parents tend to achieve more at the preschool age, yes. But you have no idea if your kid is going to have brilliant insights into medieval history, or be a badminton champion, or a virtuoso harmonica player later on. Lots of people with average IQs can achieve great things when they find something they're interested in, pursue it with dedication, and get appropriate support in doing so.

Try not to take other people talking about their kids as an attempt to one-up you (unless those friends of yours tend to be one-uppers, in which case, please find some new friends). Some people just want to share the things that their kids are doing, because they're excited about it. And yes, some of those achievements will be things that are academic-ish -- i.e., Larla knows all her letters! and whatnot. [/quote]

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