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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This was my Mom and Dad.  It was clear nobody thought I was that smart and my grades were not good.  I ended up with a really high SAT, went to a good college, graduated from a top law school with honors and got a job at a top firm.  Even after all that I didn't really think I was smart because of the messages I got from my family.  It is sad and very damaging.  I think I did all that I did to try to prove something.[/quote]

Well, where's the balance between being a Tiger mom pushing all the time and low expectations? My 4rth grader is a hard worker but is only ever slightly above average at whatever test he's taking whether it be in math or reading/writing. But he's got a crack analytical mind. I don't want to push him too hard but I don't want to give the impression of low expectations and have him end up like the Poster above. I think that reasonably smart people who try really really hard can get as far as the naturally gifted who are a little lazier. I just don't know where DS falls on that continuum and don't want him to think that I'm pushing him too hard. [/quote]

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