Do you tell them? Here's what experts have to say.
But that doesn’t mean you should never talk to your kid about their strengths and weaknesses—you just need to wait until your kid is ready for it. If they’re happy in their activity, then let them continue, says Stella Kavoukian, a Toronto-based therapist and social worker. When you see them struggling, sit them down and ask them how they’re feeling about the activity and whether they might want to try something else. “It goes back to satisfaction,” she explains.
If you’re worried you’re setting your kid up for a lifetime of embarrassment by not being brutally honest—don’t be. Most children tend to figure out they’re not good at something on their own, says Kambolis. Generally speaking, kids start assessing their abilities in a more serious way at about 16, but many figure things out earlier, says Kambolis. “It will absolutely show up itself,” says Kavoukian. “They’ll realize that they’re not going to make the NHL and that they’ll be cut from the team.
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