Don’t expect your child to succeed in all endeavors. Being successful and number one in everything they undertake is unrealistic. Sometime falling in the middle of the pack is quite acceptable. A child also can learn a good deal by coming in last place.
Reflect on your own life and consider the lessons you learned from both your successes and failures. Each are important.
Check out Doris’ books, “The Boy Whose Idea Could Feed the World,” “The Parent Teacher Discussion Guide,“ and “Thin Becomes You” at Doris’ web page: http://www.doriswildhelmering.com.