Just thinking out loud, but I'm sure there's one of these at every school. The child who is the best at everything, reading, writing, dancing, swimming, athletics, numeracy, breathing, walking, etc.
You know who I mean the child who's mother makes them do every extra curricular activity they can find those that the popular parents offspring do who brag about their amazing child's abilities at very moment in real life and on faceache, etc.
Is it just me that thinks its bloody unfair on the child? They are never allowed to just be average at anything and are pushed yelled at by the pushy parent to always be the best, even to the extent of the parent lying about, and being caught out doing so, of their child's achievement. Surely the child is going to rebel at some stage. Aibu to feel quite sorry for the child and hope they can break free of the expectation of the parent to excel in every facet of their life?
I expect to be flamed, so away you go.
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If your child HAS to be the best in everything, is that not setting them up for a fall?
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Manchesterhistorygirl · 07/04/2013 14:17
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