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		kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 1 day ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Don't force your kids to do math > why does a child need to break through a plateau at anything? If for no other reason than to teach them that some things are worth persevering for. You can't teach kids to give up at the first sign of adversity...

_rm 21 hours ago | [–]

This does need to be anchored in value though. They should be at least playing a part in deciding what those things are before they're pushed to persevere towards them.

cylemons 20 hours ago | | [–]

Exactly

cylemons 20 hours ago | [–]

Then you have to be sure they really would like to succeed in wherever you're pushing them so they truly feel accomplished.

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