In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

Hard-working has always been considered a virtue to the point that some people give

children

the message that they will have everything they want if they try hard.

This

inspiration is both beneficial and harmful. On the one hand,

children

often become more ambitious and responsible for

this

belief. They tend to be raised as assiduous and studious adults.

Subsequently

, they probably set a big goal for their life and

work

hard to achieve that, because they are told

this

is possible.

For example

, a child who desires to become a famous painter will practice every day to progress

instead

of playing video games or just surfing the internet.

This

belief

also

helps them to grow responsibility due to the fact that they are in charge of whom they become.

Therefore

, prompting them to do their best to achieve what they want usually results in more success.

On the other hand

, that belief may results in the opposite side if they fail to acquire their will

in contrast

to hard

work

. There are situations in life where it does not matter how a person strives, he/she will not accomplish anything.

Children

who are told the other way may feel disappointed and lose their confidence in these cases.

Consequently

, depression will be inevitable.

For instance

, a child possibly quashes swimming if he/she cannot pass the test in spite of the hard

work

while there are abilities that are difficult for each person, regardless of desire and effort. In conclusion, telling

children

that everything is achievable if they

work

hard enough is a two-sided sword, and

as a result

, it is better to not overwhelm them with

this

inspiration.