In some cultures children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Parents are always hoping for their
children
to be successful and in some cultures
they are taught that hard work makes everything achievable. Add a comma
,cultures
This
essay will outline the advantages as well as the disadvantages of growing with such
a state of mind.
There are certain beliefs that urge youngsters to be persistent and keep up the good work because they will definitely make it if they put in enough effort. This
message can have many advantages including shaping the personality of children
to grow into diligent and responsible adults that are consistently pursuing their goals and don't give up when they are challenged with failure. For example
, a child who learns that trying harder when failing is the key to success would be more prepared for the hurdles that may face him in adulthood. Therefore
, some parents ensure to deliver this
kind of message to their children
so they are encouraged to believe in themselves, and their dreams as well as to be open to any challenges coming their way.
On the other hand
, there are also
significant disadvantages mainly the reality that not all the desired things are reachable so holding to this
belief might be detrimental. In other words
, children
are being put under pressure and taking all the responsibility if they are unsuccessful in achieving a goal which is overwhelming and depressing. For instance
, a person can't make someone loves him no matter how harder he persuades him. Furthermore
, children
are indirectly learning to be selfish and egoistic to get what they want even if it means hurting people in the process. Hence
, children
should be taught to be flexible with their choices and to experience new things instead
of wasting time and energy and parents should be careful when transmitting such
messages.
In conclusion, in some cultures children
are told that being enoughly
determined is the key to achieving anything, Correct your spelling
enough
roughly
this
can come with advantages such
as being diligent and responsible but can also
come with disadvantages, namely selfishness and depression.Submitted by majdouline.azouzoute on
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