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My wife has dyscalculia[1]. She might take offense at the statement that "Bad at math" is a lie you tell yourself to make failure at math hurt less. 1. http:/
by Spoom 13y ago
My wife has dyscalculia[1]. She might take offense at the statement that "Bad at math" is a lie you tell yourself to make failure at math hurt less.
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyscalculia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyscalculia
- thatswrong0 13y ago> Estimates of the prevalence of dyscalculia range between 3 and 6% of the population. I think this article is targeting a much larger audience than the small percentage of the population that has genuine problems with math.
- jebus989 13y agoSo she's not "bad at math", she has dyscalculia. Like someone who's wheelchair-bound with a development disability isn't "bad at walking".
- saraid216 13y agoDid you consider asking your wife whether or not she takes offense and whether or not she wants you to do it on her behalf?