Frustration tolerance is important -- and the ability to let unimportant things slide is (one) key to a happy, healthy life.
BUT... gosh darn it... what exactly is bad about divergent thinking? That's one thing I like about dd3.9 staying home with me -- her answer is almost always right, even if it wasn't the "expected" answer. Or her methodology is always more creative and/or analytical, even if it's not following the instructions. And, yes, there are times when you have to follow the instructions -- like when you're baking (perhaps) or driving or taking a standardized test -- but for, say, art? Why, as long as you are doing work that is equal to or above what was asked of you?
I love the way she thinks, and I know it will serve her well in adulthood. But, ah, I can see it causing problems in school.
