As long as they are not struggling that’s all that matters. Not everyone can excel.

If children are doing their best and parents are also doing their best at helping the child, then you will have a happy family. Happiness is what means the most throughout their life. Neither achievement or money can bring happiness, so why not have that as the ideal in your home.

There’s a lot of factors here. It’s on the children themselves too – I have a daughter who is amazing at writing stories, but is quite lazy and would rather procrastinate instead. That being said, I don’t think there is enough in schools to encourage half the time either. When she was going for a scholarship there was no mentoring – nothing. It was all on me at home to try and encourage and help her and I also work full time. It’s hard. It’s also hard to know how much to push your kid to help them succeed and reach their full potential. Because if you don’t do it enough, then they may also just drift through life never going anywhere.

I dont think the right wording has been used here. Some kids excel at book learning, others excel at hands on learning, others excel at sport. Our kids all having different ways of learning and all can excel at it their way, they can do without labelling such as this

I agree with Ellen’s comment beneath; no child is average. They all have strengths and weaknesses but to blame a teacher/coach for any weakness is wrong. Learning starts at home. A teacher has 30 odd kids in their class and doesn’t have time for extended one on one learning. If an issue is identified then it’s up to the parents to help/get outside help where it’s needed.

I think that the title of this article is WRONG, saying “Why Can’t Some Parents Just Accept Their Child Is Average?’
In my opinion not one single child in the world is average ? Everey child is unique and has their very own capabilities and strengths and intelligence comes in a lot of different domains

Teaching has changed. I get why some would not agree with what is getting taught. When I was a kid you had to read in class. My 7 year old hasn’t been asked once to read in class. It’s up to the parents if they want to teach them to read or not. Most would expect teachers to be teaching reading. No one tells you this either. You have to ask your child stuff to find out. They teach sight words.

Parents lack gratitude. To have a healthy functioning child is such a blessing.

All kids are different. I’d just be grateful they’re healthy

Every child is different. Some may excel academically some may be better at sports. You just can’t compare them. Make sure your kids are happy that’s most important

Kids should not be compared to as all kids are unique and have different talents in different areas. I think it is a mistake to do this.

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  • • Ellen replied
    • 18 Sep 2024 , 7:42 am

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  Exactly, all are kids are different and unique and have their very own strengths !

I have not experienced this and never thought this way. All children are unique and comparisons are pointless.

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  • • mom486197 replied
    • 18 Sep 2024 , 7:13 am

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  I agree with you, every child is unique and you should never compare kids to other kids.

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    • • mom93821 replied
      • 19 Sep 2024 , 6:43 am

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    It never brings happiness to compare children or lives; always live your own life.

I’ve not come accross parents that blame the teachers or sport coaches for their child not excelling.
I see plenty of kids that are struggling and who can use a bit of extra help and attention.
Personally we never expected our kids to expell, we always found it more important that they’re happy.

I think most kids have something they’re really good at, but that doesn’t always rise to the level of being a star. It is a delicate balance, bringing out the best in kids without pushing them.

This seems like a topic that would have a lot of opinions across the board. I’ve had wonderful teachers who have passion and empathy and do so much for you to succeed, but I’ve also had teachers who let their personal opinions get in the way of teaching effectively. Some parents definitely do put a lot of pressure on their kids to excell, but as a parent you need to try to help foster and grow the love of learning. It all starts at home.

When I was a child I wish I had real parents like the other kids did but I never did and as an adult I can tell you kids need parents that care and that’s all that matters