In some cultures children are often told that can achieve anything if they try hard enough.What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
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question is one that cannot be answered simply as there are compelling arguments on both sides of the spectrum. In Linking Words
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children
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children
that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough has a positive impact. Use synonyms
Children
will be more determined to work hard to achieve their dreams whether it may be a dream job, a dream university, a certain lifestyle et cetera. Use synonyms
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teaches them to be resilient when they enter the harsh working environment in the future. One where they are likely to face many hardships.
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children
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such
as making a million dollars at 15 years old. Linking Words
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is not an impossible task but it still is hard to achieve despite our best efforts. As Linking Words
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, when they do not achieve Linking Words
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an impractical goal, it may have a negative impact where they perceive themselves as not good enough or smart enough. Linking Words
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further
and lead to depression and in some cases may even lead to suicide.
In conclusion, whilst the disadvantages of telling Linking Words
children
they can achieve anything if they try hard enough are dreadful, the likelihood of Use synonyms
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such
, the positive benefits outweigh the negative disadvantages. Linking Words
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, parents must monitor the mental health of their Linking Words
children
as sometimes mental health conditions may not be recognised until it is too late which is unacceptable in Use synonyms
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