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It takes a certain amount of natural aptitude to excel at that level. Don't be disappointed or try to push too hard if he doesn't reach that level.

poppysan 16y ago
I wouldn't be disappointed at all if he graduates at a normal age. I would just like to try everything I can do to aid in his progress. Hopefully I can establish some habits or give him some sort of boost to get the most out of his childhood.
- michael_dorfman 16y ago
  get the most out of his childhood. Wow, I'm flabbergasted. I've got four children, and I am not at all trying to get them to "get the most out of childhood"; rather, I am trying to give them gentle encouragement in the areas they show interest in, and expose them to the wonders around them. Some people feel that children are like cups to be filled up; others feel that children are like candles to be lit. I'm doing everything in my power not to push my kids.
  - poppysan 16y ago
    The statement was not intended to shock. i think every parent wants their child to get the most benefit out of their lives as they can. This doesn't in any way suggest an oppressive push. I too am gentle in my encouragement - but want to be focused in my decision making as far as what I teach and how. Thats it...
  - hackinthebochs 16y ago
    >I'm doing everything in my power not to push my kids. I don't understand this. Children are simply adults-in-training. That's what they always have been for every species on this planet. It is our job as parents to train them to be the best adults they can possibly be--for their own future benefit. In this world, that means make sure they excel academically as well as socially. Not pushing your kids is the exact opposite of this. Most kids don't have the motivation to study hard. It's your job to try to instill a love of learning, while at the same time pushing them to try their best in its absence. This modern idea of childhood as something to be cherished and protected for its own sake misses the mark. Childhood is a very delicate time for a developing child, so great care must be taken. But we need to realize that childhood is only 1/5 of a persons life. We need to make sure we give them the tools in that first 1/5 so the rest of their lives can be as fulfilling as possible.

poppysan 16y ago

I wouldn't be disappointed at all if he graduates at a normal age. I would just like to try everything I can do to aid in his progress. Hopefully I can establish some habits or give him some sort of boost to get the most out of his childhood.

michael_dorfman 16y ago
get the most out of his childhood. Wow, I'm flabbergasted. I've got four children, and I am not at all trying to get them to "get the most out of childhood"; rather, I am trying to give them gentle encouragement in the areas they show interest in, and expose them to the wonders around them. Some people feel that children are like cups to be filled up; others feel that children are like candles to be lit. I'm doing everything in my power not to push my kids.
- poppysan 16y ago
  The statement was not intended to shock. i think every parent wants their child to get the most benefit out of their lives as they can. This doesn't in any way suggest an oppressive push. I too am gentle in my encouragement - but want to be focused in my decision making as far as what I teach and how. Thats it...
- hackinthebochs 16y ago
  >I'm doing everything in my power not to push my kids. I don't understand this. Children are simply adults-in-training. That's what they always have been for every species on this planet. It is our job as parents to train them to be the best adults they can possibly be--for their own future benefit. In this world, that means make sure they excel academically as well as socially. Not pushing your kids is the exact opposite of this. Most kids don't have the motivation to study hard. It's your job to try to instill a love of learning, while at the same time pushing them to try their best in its absence. This modern idea of childhood as something to be cherished and protected for its own sake misses the mark. Childhood is a very delicate time for a developing child, so great care must be taken. But we need to realize that childhood is only 1/5 of a persons life. We need to make sure we give them the tools in that first 1/5 so the rest of their lives can be as fulfilling as possible.