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Why Parents Overestimate Their Child's Talent: Experts Name 3 Reasons
27.03.2024 14:53
It is rare to find parents who can perceive their child's abilities without unnecessary illusions.
Most adults are confident that their children are the most talented, bright and capable.
Why Parents Can't Objectively Assess Their Child's Abilities
It is objectively difficult for them to compare
A coach, for example, sees all his students perfectly and with an experienced eye immediately understands the prospects of this or that athlete. An art teacher perfectly sees the abilities and talent of children, since he has a complete understanding of the subject of his activity.
Parents may question the authority of teachers and coaches, since their opinions do not coincide with their personal ambitions, experts note.
Self-esteem
Some parents see the whole meaning of their lives only in their children. This is especially evident in women who have given up their careers and self-realization for the sake of their family.
Therefore, the child’s talent in this case will be only a form of successful self-realization as a parent.
Self-deception
No one wants to imagine that their child is average. But let's face it: being an average child is normal.
Talented children are a real rarity.
Previously, we talked about how to help a child choose a hobby .
