Radio Commentary
Sometimes young people look for the easy way out. They may
want to take a class that does not challenge them, or slide by with little
effort.
It helps to
make children understand the importance of challenging themselves to their
fullest. Encourage them to take courses that are demanding — ones that get them
to think and reach a little further.
Subjects or
projects that require young people to push harder are well worth the extra
effort. When they find an extra resource within themselves they feel
comfortable trying even more challenges in the future.
By taking
accelerated courses, your children might end up finding their life’s passion.
The hard work will often pay off in experiences that they otherwise might not
have been able to share.
The payoff
might be as simple as interacting with students they’ve never talked with
before, getting hands-on experience in a new area, meeting experts in a certain
field, or writing college-level research papers that will better prepare them
for higher level academic challenges.
While
students should be allowed to focus on the present moment, help them understand
that the future will hold more opportunities for those with wider experiences.
Reaching
beyond one’s grasp and finding success is positive reinforcement. It is a good
way to keep at bay the fear of trying something new or difficult.
It’s been
said that “You get what you settle for.” Make sure your children set their own
bars high and use their skills and creativity to meet those higher standards.
