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The language used in the letter seems to be written by an exceptionally gifted 8th grader. I'm from the UK, so I'm not sure what the standards are like in the U
by osrec 9y ago
The language used in the letter seems to be written by an exceptionally gifted 8th grader. I'm from the UK, so I'm not sure what the standards are like in the US, but I would be surprised if many 14 year olds in the UK could write a letter of that quality - it makes me a little suspicious as to whether the letter is in fact genuine. Either way, pushy parents are creating unreasonable expectations and anxiety for their children. Kids in large developing countries seem to get the worst of it, where competition and expectations are both off the charts.
- cosarara97 9y agoThe boy really spends all day studying, so in the end he got good at writing.
- justinjlynn 9y agoIf they're suitably motivated opportunities exist for early escape.
- cududa 9y agoNot without support of their parents.
- justinjlynn 9y agoYou'd be surprised.
- geetfun 9y agoYes, there really are some extremely articulate 8th graders. In my youth, I spent every week writing 3-4 essays (about 1000 words each) just for fun. I really did enjoy it. Needless to say, I had no problems with the "regular" English courses. Some people enjoy sports. Others... writing.