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Part Three: Problems Within the Family When it comes to children's education, most parents are supportive, but some have too high of an expectation. For the sake of your children, do not be one of those parents! Every child has a gift or a talent. Sometimes that talent is not a traditional "academic" one, but one that should be pursued outside of the classroom environment: athletics, music, art or public speaking, for example, are amazing examples. There are many talented athletes who are not brilliant academicians, but they would make excellent sports announcers, sports trainers, or coaches. Do NOT send the child to a "famous" university ONLY because we went there, one of our friend's children went there, or because it is "the chic place to go! "This thinking is severely flawed. Examine what our child is talented in and where their true interests lie, so that when they have to study at the appropriate learning institution and subsequently make an income, they will happily do so because they were a part in shaping their own future. If our children are already using drugs or alcohol, or are addicted to any type of illegal substance, we should approach them for a discussion without anger. Let them know of our concern. Allow them to come to their own conclusions about their behavior once they understand that our concern comes from the love that we have for them. Often they make choices without understanding why their decisions are wrong. Sometimes they do not even realize that they were worrying or hurting us! Among the many topics that need to be discussed with children, there are some main points of importance: Family Day By Day 77 What's Wrong With My Children?