So true! I used to use this analogy in my parent support groups. It really drove the point home that we (as a culture) are more accepting of supporting certain talents and abilities and not others. We encourage talented athletes to "play up"- not so much with academics. Thank you for this!!
Great article, Gail! My daughter went to Palo Alto High School where the athletes were treated like gods and the smart kids like losers. Your article will hopefully help correct this sad reality in our schools.
So true! I used to use this analogy in my parent support groups. It really drove the point home that we (as a culture) are more accepting of supporting certain talents and abilities and not others. We encourage talented athletes to "play up"- not so much with academics. Thank you for this!!
Thanks, Molly. The discrepancy between sports and academics is enormous!
Great article, Gail! My daughter went to Palo Alto High School where the athletes were treated like gods and the smart kids like losers. Your article will hopefully help correct this sad reality in our schools.
Thanks, Lea. It is so unfortunate that these stereotypes still persist in many schools.