I went to an academically selective school with a whole bunch of smart kids from a whole bunch of different backgrounds. Some became academics, doctors, lawyers, etc., some dropped out of uni to make music, or babies, or travel, or pursue other non-academic things, and some took a more creative path opening galleries, working in theatre, making clothing lines,etc.
As a general observation, the students who became high achieving professionals were the ones that came from families that valued working diligently and consistently, and following rules, rather than exploring, creating and bending rules.
So that's my very un-scientific take on it. In a group of kids who are all (probably) gifted at different levels, nurture makes a big difference.
Last edited by LazyMum; 05/12/17 01:47 AM.
