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Your Expectations Are A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Feb 7, 2020
Explore the fascinating impact of parental expectations on children's development. The discussion highlights Frederick Douglass as a powerful example of resilience and self-motivation. Learn why believing in your kids' abilities can help them rise to challenges. It's about instilling confidence and teaching them that they can figure things out for themselves. If a slave in the 1800s could teach himself to read, imagine what your child can achieve with the right expectations!
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ANECDOTE

Douglass's Vocabulary

  • Thomas Sowell highlighted the irony of annotated Frederick Douglass memoirs for high schoolers.
  • Douglass, a slave in the 1800s, had a larger vocabulary than many students today.
ADVICE

Foster Independence

  • Don't coddle your children; let them struggle and figure things out independently.
  • Teach them that "everything is figureoutable" to empower their learning.
ADVICE

High Expectations

  • Set high expectations for your children; assume they are capable.
  • Encourage and inspire them to try, and they will rise to the occasion.
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