Why Parents Shouldn?t Teach Kids to Be Perfect
When my son started high school, his older sister said, "Don't peak in high school." She warned him against striving for the perfect experience ? the perfect grades, athletic performance, and social life.
Often, students go into high school driven towards perfectionism like this. Parents, friends, and social media can pressure them to excel personally, socially, and academically.
Teens hope that by doing well before graduation, they will excel later. However, research shows that perfectionism is unnecessary for students to thrive after high school.
I've seen this truth firsthand as a family life coach and parent. Instead, I encourage parents to refrain from guiding their teens toward a perfect high school performance or raise teens who prioritize flawless achievements. Teens Don't Need a Perfect GPA to Thrive
One of the most significant areas where teens struggle with perfectionism is with grades. Adults often stress the importance of getting all A's.
But did you know that good grades aren't needed for success" Often, the individuals who were not at the top of their class go on to be masters in their respective fields, according to the book Hidden Potential, The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant.
Success is multidimensional, and academic performance is only one aspect of it. While students who receive Bs and Cs may have a lower GPA, they gain valuable skills in other ways. These grades give students experience in overcoming challenges, em...
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