Encouraging kids to read, Not!

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Originally Posted by Prudence

As a former geek child, I welcomed any opportunity to compete scholastically, rather than physically. Would those same parents encourage only letting kids walk laps, rather than run, because some can't run as fast or get as many laps done in the alloted time?

AMEN! This is a world where some people are better at some things than others. Expecting others to be restricted in order to help the "self esteem" of those less gifted in a certain area helps no one. Those with the ability are held back, and those who simply aren't as good are made to think they are.

Well, a lot of times, they aren't. They can try harder, certainly, and perhaps acheive in that area. But no one should be made to feel as if they are good at something when they are not, or at least not as good as others.