They all have some talent. Mary plays the recorder beautifully. I am not pushing them on, though. They are pretty good at the moment just being kids.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She acknowledges her children's talent but prefers not to push them.
- In plain terms
- She praises her kids but does not push them.
- What can you take from it?
- Allowing kids to develop naturally is good.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance talent and pressure?
- Should kids be pushed to succeed?
Another view
It ignores benefits of structured practice.
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