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Is achievement culture killing our kids? [Khe Hy]

The Examined Life

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The Status Side of Parenting and its Impact on Kids

The author states that parents often project their status onto their children. They feel proud when their child achieves success and feel perceived based on their child's accomplishments. This becomes even more complicated when it comes to college admissions, as there is a limited number of prestigious slots available.

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