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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

In some countries, it is common for children to be told that if they try hard enough, nothing is unachievable. This advice has gradually been ingrained in children’s mindsets and fed into their behaviors. Although it has explicit benefits, there are some drawbacks behind this message.

On the positive side, telling young people to try hard is a strong motivation. This advice stimulates a sense of purpose in children’s life and nurtures their determination. In a long run, it teaches children to develop good habits such as working and learning hard to achieve their goals. Besides, it is often said that habit forms personality. Children therefore would develop bright personalities such as industrious and persistent if they listen to this advice. For a longer time, this message is also a guidepost that shows young people what they should do to attain their goals. Teenagers who stick to what adults often say about success might be more consistent to overcome difficulties as they assume that their efforts will be finally rewarded.

By contrast, telling children to try hard enough to achieve their aims might have some downsides. Looking at a different angle, this statement is such a vague piece of advice. Since neither teenagers nor people who tell them to do so know exactly how ‘enough’ is, and how to evaluate the ‘enough’. For example, a child follows this suggestion and works hard to attain his goal. However, after having been practicing six months, a year, or longer, he has not seen any progress or results. This advice might turn to be counterproductive and make the child feel disappointed, even depressed.

In conclusion, telling children to work hard enough to achieve their goals is excellent advice in general, but it also has detrimental effects at the same time.