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Reply to "Stop telling kids they are "gifted.""
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Never describe your kid as athletic, creative, talented, artistic, musical either. Heaven forbid![/quote] It's not the same. Not even close.[/quote] Why not? Academic ability should count in the mix[/quote] Oh come in. Do you really not understand this? Telling someone they are "gifted" (in academics, sport, music, whatever) implies that their achievements are due to a "gift" outside of their control rather because of any effort in their part.[/quote] +1 It's not useful to praise talent instead of effort for any of those things. If the kid is going to go anywhere with any ability, hard work is more important than innate talent. [/quote] Disagree. Some people can work very very hard and never reach a certain level because they lack the talent. You need both innate talent + hard work. But hard work is controllable so it makes sense to praise that. [/quote]
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