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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?

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In some countries,
children
 are taught/educated that as long as they exert full
effort
, they can accomplish anything. In my opinion, sending
this
 message can inspire and motivate them to overcome hardships, but at the same time, it can cause delusion and disappointment. On the one hand, teaching the
next
 generation that hard
work
 can let them attain any goals has several advantages. To be specific,
this
 form of education enables
children
 to reach their potential. Inevitably,
children
 encounter various setbacks which are quite challenging for them. At these difficult times, encouragement from the elder is crucial.
Such
 self-assurance can motivate them to
work
 hard to move toward their goal. When they are given a message that any goal is achievable, they would have the determination to overcome any difficulty in life. More importantly, it can
also
 help the child to develop a positive mentality and improve his resilience, all of which are necessary for his adult life.
On the other hand
, the notion that diligence ensures success has detrimental effects on minors' growth. To start with, the main downside is that it may mislead
children
 into spending too much time and
effort
 on tasks in which hard
work
 plays little role.
For example
, a child wanting to be a professional singer may waste time on voice training without considering their lack of musical talents but still hope that they may achieve success one day. Unsurprisingly, the unsuccessful experience despite continuous
effort
 can breed frustration, delusion, self-esteem issues, or even mental illness.
By contrast
, if these
children
 are made aware of the limitations of endeavour in the very beginning, they can accept defeats that are caused by other factors with equanimity. In conclusion, teaching offspring that hard
work
 will always result in accomplishment is a great way to motivate them through hardships.
Nevertheless
,
such
 teaching may produce undesirable outcomes in situations where
effort
 is not the key.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • achieve
  • try hard
  • positive mindset
  • self-belief
  • motivates
  • ambitious goals
  • resilience
  • determination
  • confidence
  • self-esteem
  • growth mindset
  • unrealistic expectations
  • disappointment
  • failure
  • effort
  • hard work
  • seek support
  • individual differences
  • abilities
  • capabilities
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