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?

It is often argued whether it is a good idea to convey a positive attitude to children as if they can fulfil their dreams in the case of toil. Conveying

this

type of

message

to a

child

might have some benefits and drawbacks simultaneously,

however

, I believe its

advantages

are outweighed. The most obvious advantage is boosting children’s self-esteem. If parents or teachers as role models of a

child

always pushed that

child

toward working hard to meet the score they want in school or get a good rate on the entrance exam, that

child

would have faith in his talents and attempt so he can achieve their goals. One

further

merit of giving

this

message

to children is that they become encouraged spontaneously to gain their aims

therefore

, they will not stop trying until fulfilling their goals.

For example

, the more a parent motivates their son in mathematical practice, which is his weakness, the more that

child

tries to overcome

this

lesson and get an excellent grade on the exam. Alongside increasing self-esteem and encouragement which are the

advantages

of

this

message

, one great disadvantage is becoming disappointed in case of not fulfilling their need.

In other words

, a

child

who has been always told to toil in order to reach his purpose is prone to become depressed if they cannot be successful in reaching their goals in each walk of life.

For instance

, if a swimming coach always tells his student to jump into water and the

child

become fail, it is a possibility that

this

child

become frightened of water and swimming for the rest of his life. In conclusion, giving a positive

message

to a

child

has some

advantages

and disadvantages. I believe the

advantages

which are developing self-confidence and being motivated can be the key indicators of real success in the future.