Both my gifted children are in 4-H and it's an amazing program. It teachers them that sometimes, no matter how hard you work, judges and circumstances aren't in your favor. Sometimes your competition is better. Or the judge doesn't like the blue ribbon in your hair. Whatever the outcome, it's the journey that matters.
It's taught them that it's okay not to be perfect and that life isn't always fair, and how to pick up the pieces and move on with your life. It's been an incredible self-esteem booster as well.
Plus, it keeps them busy!
