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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My spouse and I have four Ivy degrees between us. We would love the same for our kids. Our older one is on track. But unlike OP, we are also very carefully finding a balance between doing everything possible to enable this, but also allowing them to just be a normal kid - hang out watching TV, casual sports with friends, normal summer camp to decompress and learn how to socialize. If they make it, they do. But if they don't, no regrets.

Our younger child is not on the Ivy path. Bright kid but clearly different from older sibling. And we love them just as much. Trying to cultivate their God-given abilities but also allow them to have a joyful childhood. [b]They are super charismatic and will probably end up being more financially successful once they find their niche because people love them.[/b]

Contrary to popular belief, people skills go a long way towards success, not just grind it out intellectual rigor. But all the parents choosing to make their kids miserable with highly curated childhoods seem to forget or ignore this.

Love your kid for who they are. Give them lots of opportunities. But don't sacrifice normalcy and happiness in the process.[/quote]

This is the key to success, right here.  People skills. Combine that with a solid work ethic and it will take your kid far.

One of mine is gunning for an Ivy hard.  We keep telling DC is is a lottery now.  All of the things OP stated won’t matter for anyone when the time comes for applications.  Look at the admissions chances.

But making connections with people and keeping up your social skills can take you far, no matter which school you attend. We made sure all of our kids had a normal childhood and absolutely kept them in sports.  You never know when those connections will help in the future.  [/quote]

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