Students are nervous.

Parents are nervous.

And most importantly, teachers are nervous.

Back in ancient days when I was in 8th grade, my SS mam told my mom

“Your son writes good stories, but none of that is in the textbook.”

It is funny that they missed out a key aspect in that meeting. My parents, as well as the teacher, were only concerned about arbitrary marks.

They completely overlooked the amateurish nature of the storytelling.

That’s the main issue I’m seeing today.

Parents and teachers must identify that small display of talent, that peak and signals from time to time.

Some good at sports

Some good at dancing

-Math

– Drama

– Selling

Etc

Talk about the kid’s best interests, not just academic performance.

But I know it is not easy.

This society views any unconventional path as taboo.

So parents:

Stop imposing your dreams on your kids.

So teachers:

Just once tell the kid he or she is destined for greatness. (Will change their life)