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<p>So, Ev is unusually smart and talented for his age. Yes, I'm biased because he's my kid, but he IS really smart and things usually come easily to him. </p>
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<p>When things are tough, he has the tendency to panic and quit. He just freezes up, gets depressed and angry and says things like, "I guess I'll NEVER be able to...<insert whatever here>..."</p>
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<p>How do you encourage perserverance in your kids/friends/students/people you coach...?? Other than bribery with chocolate or food? I verbally tell him that it's OK to fail and that trying is important, blah, blah, blah...but it's not sinking in.</p>
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<p>I get really frustrated when he does that...it reminds me too much of a friend of mine who was never able to finish anything, even though she was very talented...I want him to work through the hard stuff and feel accomplished and proud at the end...without the panicking part...</p>
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<p>Thoughts?</p>
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<p>When things are tough, he has the tendency to panic and quit. He just freezes up, gets depressed and angry and says things like, "I guess I'll NEVER be able to...<insert whatever here>..."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>How do you encourage perserverance in your kids/friends/students/people you coach...?? Other than bribery with chocolate or food? I verbally tell him that it's OK to fail and that trying is important, blah, blah, blah...but it's not sinking in.</p>
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<p>I get really frustrated when he does that...it reminds me too much of a friend of mine who was never able to finish anything, even though she was very talented...I want him to work through the hard stuff and feel accomplished and proud at the end...without the panicking part...</p>
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<p>Thoughts?</p>
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