Topic - Generalist and Specialist. I often say that life is a team sport and everyone plays their position. Well, that’s true in adulthood where we all seem to specialize in something.
Police officers do that one job; they’re specialists in being cops. They’re not cops on Monday and pilots on Tuesday.
Unfortunately for kids, from kindergarten through high school, they’re generalists.
They have to be proficient in many areas including science, history, English, physics, literature, chemistry and all levels of math. They have 6 classes a day and tons of homework at night!
Relief is on the way. When they get to college, they’ll have fewer classes that are spread out over the week. A syllabus on their first day outlines the exact requirements for each class.
It’s no wonder kids with learning issues perform more capably in college. The work load is reduced as they begin to specialize.
Many kids who struggle in school think college will be impossible. Tell them it just might be easier!
