Oh god, when will parents realize that every time they compare their child to another, they are doing grave injustice.
It is commonplace to hear parents berating a child….
“Why did he get more marks?”
“Why can’t you be like those kids?”
“Do you know Uncle’s son got into MIT! You think you can match him?”
“Isn’t she such a pretty girl? Wish she was my daughter…”
“Now see, he plays football like a real champion. Perhaps you should just drop it, you won’t qualify…”
You know, these are like poison arrows. Once you have released them, no amount of love can repair the hurt.
Learn to respect your child. Learn to give him/her space to grow.
Did Van Gogh learn to paint when he was 5!! The amount of pressure for kids to outclass the other is mind boggling. From extra tennis lessons to the violin class, they have to be present every where.
It is great to let them explore their talents, but let them enjoy it as well. Everything in life is not a competition. Sometimes, having fun is more important than hitting a home run.
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