My 6 yr old daughter is a perfectionist at school is this normal?

Question

Hi
My six year old daughter told me that she was having problems with subtraction so I went to talk to her teacher to see how I could help her. The teacher told me she had a problem with the first day of math but was doing well now. Then the teacher told me that she is a perfectionist and if my daughter see's other children in her class ahead of her in reading or math the teacher said she sits and goes goes goes until she catches up or passes them is this normal for her to put so much pressure on herself or is something up. My husband nor I pressure her.

Answer 1

If she's happy doing that, then don't discourage her, but make sure she has the opportunity to learn non-academic things too. Make sure she's competitive for the right reasons, and doesn't become what my teachers always referred to as a "bean counter". I was at the top of my class from the time I was in first grade til I graduated high school, but don't have much knowledge to show for it because I was just concerned about the grade. I regret never having done too much of the non-academic things.

Answer 2

Your daughter has a very competitive spirit and will not be left behind. Watch her regarding the perfection. If she's a true perfectionist, it will show in other ways (her clothes have to be ironed just right, her hair has to be without a hair out of place, etc.). It's only a problem if it becomes such an obsession with her that she can't function from minute-to-minute. Otherwise, don't worry.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I wouldn't see this as a problem, If she is great good grades I would be fine. Getting good grades always made me so happy. I wish I had the stamina she has when I was in school. Tell her about competition and about it's pro and cons

Answer 5

It fine. You daugher seems like a very smart girl. I am in 9th grade and can be a perfectionist sometimes, but I am fine, but you are a good mom for being worried.

Answer 6

you are so blessed to have such a child. It just means that she is competitive. Which is a good thing for yall. Don't dicscourage her. Let her continue, that way she would be competitive enough for her future life.
(P.S I think either you or hubby or both are like that, what do you say? )

Answer 7

It is normal for HER. Each child is an individual with their own personallities...your daughter happens to be a perfectionist.

Answer 8

Wendy Hi

This is a very positive thing so please don not be concerned. All of this will add to her character when growing up

Clive

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Answer 9

tihs is perfectly normal my daugter did the same thing