Originally Posted by MotherofToddler
At the end of the day maybe it doesn't matter why some kids are ahead and other are behind at any given point in time because differences are probably more often about environment than ability.

I disagree. Ability plays a huge role in what people can accomplish. Yes, environment is important, too, but it isn't the critical factor that ability is. All the art lessons and encouragement in the world won't turn me into a professional artist. I simply don't have the ability.

Perhaps I misunderstood you, but it's kind of frustrating when people dismiss the importance of talent as though achievement is an either/or proposition. It's complicated.

Why are any of us here, if not for the cognitive talent our children have?

Last edited by Val; 05/01/13 05:08 PM.