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Re: Not the usual parent question

Author: EEBaum
Date: 2009-02-13 16:20

Tobin wrote:

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As with so many things, at the heart of it the idea is good. But in practical application it doesn't work. The overwhelming majority of kids that I teach in the many different situations I have are allowed (by their parents) to do TOO MANY things: They essentially become ok at everything, but not accomplished at anything.

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I totally agree. I was more suggesting that people look around for different things to focus on, rather than more things to add. Essentially, to look around as much as they can now to increase the chance that whatever they choose to focus on won't be preempted later on by something they find even more fascinating.

I double-majored in computer science and music composition, and my biggest problem after graduation has been my inability to dedicate the time I want to either of them. It sounded like a great idea at the time, and I don't regret it, but while there's some room to blend both, I've found myself having to choose between one and the other. My computer job has been paying the bills and demands certain hours at the office, so my music has suffered. I plan to flip to a music focus in grad school in the fall, with the computer experience lending support but not being a primary aspiration.

There just aren't enough hours in the day for me to do both.

-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com

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