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?

Some societies believe that children must be taught to be hard-working people so they can obtain everything they want.

This

attitude obviously contributes to their success.

However

, there are

also

some disadvantages that one must be aware of. Both views will be discussed in the following paragraph. The diligent people produce quality work, and they receive an excellent reputation in return.

This

is because they do something carefully.

For instance

, if a student prepared for an exam three weeks in advance and had complete notes to support his study, he eventually got a very good mark.

In addition

, by adopting

this

attitude continuously, the kids will develop a permanent character and become reliable adults in the future.

This

kind of person benefits others. We can see our experience in a good restaurant as an example; we keep coming back if we receive excellent service from their workers.

On the other hand

, giving the message to be a hardworking person too frequently can be a pressure. Some of them might be misunderstood about the point if we treat their achievements as competition.

Instead

of being hardworking for themselves, they do that to receive their parents' approval.

This

can be exhausting for them mentally. Favouritism in the family is a prime example; if a child continuously does whatever their parents want, they will lose their identity,

while

the least favourite family members lose their confidence.

This

can be prevented by giving them options, assisting them to assess what is good or bad, and praising them equally so no one feels left behind. In conclusion, children still need encouragement from their parents.

However

, the adults must do it with balance so they do not feel stressed and exhausted.