There is a constructive side to instilling competitiveness: children tend to strive more and see for themselves what they are really capable of.
Financial gain is another advantage. If your child performs well, he can be awarded scholarship grants and get good offers when he or she reaches high school or college levels. Prestige and popularity come with territory, too, because ‘the ability of the child shines.’
Though instilling competitiveness in our children has its benefits, experts agree that potential negative ramifications outweigh the positive. The following are some of them:
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