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#54: If you want a "genius" child, then...
There you are, sitting across from another parent who just casually mentions their 15-year-old is about to enter college—as a third-year student. You smile politely. But inside, a silent flood rises: Am I doing enough for my kid? Should we be reading more? Did we miss something?This episode isn’t about praising “gifted” children. It’s about destroying the myth of genius.We confront the toxic myth of genius and expose the invisible trap parents fall into—valuing grades, tutors, and tight schedules over what really matters. The truth? Most “smart” kids aren’t smarter. They’re just following a…
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