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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 10 year old is "normal", not high performing, unlike my older DC. I try to focus on her whole well being and accept that she won't ever be an academically high achieving kid.  That doesn't mean I don't work with her at home.  She does math workbooks at home, though there is no set aside time. [/quote]

This. Every child can improve academically. I don’t think just because your (or any) child hasn’t shown a lot of aptitude academically that you should give up on them. Your child is three! Also, you don’t need to be doing workbooks with three year olds. That’s not how three year olds learn best. Talk to her. Point out shapes, colors, numbers, letters. Being academically gifted, especially at a young age, is not determinative of much. Your child can be a successful, happy, well adjusted adult with a fulfilling career. Many overachieving kids burn out or don’t go on to start a billion dollar startup. The vast majority of us (even those of us who went to prestigious schools and make lots of money) are pretty average. You’re overly focused on this and it’s not doing your or your child any favors.[/quote]

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