I Iz Smarts

[sqbr]

Via an interesting post on metafandom I came accross this magazine article about praise which really struck a chord with me, the whole "If I'm smart, then either I do well without trying or am an utter failure" thing which I have seen in myself and other bright kids.

Guh. Wedding in less than a month. Utterly sick of organising, wish it was all over. Write my vows today and am thus feeling very soppy :)

And now, off to do more organising...

Comments

[infamyanonymous.livejournal.com]

Eeeeeeeee!! ^___^

I cannot squee more. Soppy!Dr Sophie!! Hee!

[myfyr.livejournal.com]

Wow, thanks for the link! Very interesting reading. :)

[purrdence.livejournal.com]

"If I'm smart, then either I do well without trying or am an utter failure"

try teaching 30 of them in one go...

[alias_sqbr]

Ouch. This is why I am glad I don't have to teach kids, just encourage them to engage with the exhibits (and if they don't well, that's their perogative)

[alias_sqbr]

I'm pondering showing it to my mum for my little brother, but am not sure how to do it without implying she screwed up with me :)

[myfyr.livejournal.com]

I would, unless your mum is super sensitive. After all, it's not like she can be blamed for following the prevailing expert opinion. Stupid experts. :P

I just hope I didn't cause my brother issues. With any luck, it's okay to tell people they're smart (or at least, not dumb) if you're trying to counter their teachers constantly telling and/or implying they're stupid. :/

[alias_sqbr]

I am so going to bawl all through the ceremony :)

[alias_sqbr]

I think there's a significant difference between "You're not dumb" and "You're smart, we expect Great Things" :)