Comment on Ask HN: 5th grader seeking science mentor in CaliforniaparentComments−zachlatta9yGreat advice, except I'd change one thing: encourage the kids reach out, don't do it yourself.And if they don't want to reach out, don't push them to. 5th graders are incredibly capable and should be given agency to make their own decisions.−ada19819yYes, I agree and hoped to convey that.Appreciate the reminder that it should be self-directed from the student and his role is to support that direction.Very sudsval.A
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Great advice, except I'd change one thing: encourage the kids reach out, don't do it yourself.
And if they don't want to reach out, don't push them to. 5th graders are incredibly capable and should be given agency to make their own decisions.
Yes, I agree and hoped to convey that.
Appreciate the reminder that it should be self-directed from the student and his role is to support that direction.
Very sudsval.
A