<p>“So, if you buy this calamitous vision, what can be done? Levine said we need to redefine our idea of success. It’s not about getting into the Ivy League or landing a job on Wall Street, but about developing positive character traits: self-control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-reliance, enthusiasm, creativity and work ethic.”
^ This</p>
<p>It is more about balance. I do think at times we need to push our kids a little extra. Studying a few extra hours for that SAT test and missing the Friday night high school game is not going to ruin their Psyche.<br>
For us it is not about prestige, it is about making a good living and doing better than we did.
I do not think all the millions with clinical depression got there because their parents pushed them over the edge.</p>