The GOLD In That AWFUL College Admissions Scandal

The college admissions scandal in the US is MAJOR news – everyone’s got an opinion.  And your teen might even be asking “why bother to work hard – if that’s the way it works?”

But here’s the saddest result: those students who were wrongly admitted to those ‘preferred’ colleges – haven’t – and may never – learn the joy and pleasure of success.

This is a great time to introduce or remind your teen of the joy of success and its’ cousin - happiness!!  [remember – from previous posts – happiness is not success, but is closely intertwined – but UNsuccess almost always leads to unhappiness]

Imagine your favorite sports team – maybe your teen’s HS basketball team or tennis team – comes out on the court – their opponents sit down on the court – and your team scores and scores and scores… how silly!  Every star athlete LOVES the competition – overcoming an opponent.  Of course, many people will argue this point - but they’re wrong.

So, please, take the time to discuss with your teen the joy of success, responding and rebounding from setbacks – and then continue to work with them to guide them to their continuing and growing successes [and don’t forget to VALUE their failures and setbacks –and grow from them.]

SUCCESS!!