Our daughter is very, very strong in math and science. We think it is appropriate to anticipate a STEM career, maybe medicine (Her uncle and several cousins are doctors). She loves soccer and is one of the best players on her U-10 club team. Looking over the college placements and majors of recent grads from her club, it does not seem that there are many STEM soccer girls. Are there some parents out there who have been through it with a STEM daughter and would like to share some advice. (Neither her mom nor I were athletes; frankly, we wonder where she got her athletic ability...)
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOur daughter is very, very strong in math and science. We think it is appropriate to anticipate a STEM career, maybe medicine (Her uncle and several cousins are doctors). She loves soccer and is one of the best players on her U-10 club team. Looking over the college placements and majors of recent grads from her club, it does not seem that there are many STEM soccer girls. Are there some parents out there who have been through it with a STEM daughter and would like to share some advice. (Neither her mom nor I were athletes; frankly, we wonder where she got her athletic ability...)
Take a look at a school like The Winsor School. Extraordinary academics and excellent college placement.
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My 6 year old son is a brilliant artist. I can tell from his popsicle art and finger painting that he is a true genius. He’s also the best soccer player in the state for his age group. Does anyone know which art colleges have elite soccer programs?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThere is some research that math, science women do better in a single sex environment.
Take a look at a school like The Winsor School. Extraordinary academics and excellent college placement.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWhat research is that? Serious question. I for one would be interested to explore that idea. -parent of STEM soccer teen unclear if soccer and science majors make any sense.
The results from schools like Winsor may be either from the self-selected pool of girls who want to attend or from the good education resulting from small classes with quality faculty.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThere is some research that math, science women do better in a single sex environment.
Take a look at a school like The Winsor School. Extraordinary academics and excellent college placement.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy 6 year old son is a brilliant artist. I can tell from his popsicle art and finger painting that he is a true genius. He’s also the best soccer player in the state for his age group. Does anyone know which art colleges have elite soccer programs?
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My Dad is a tool. He sits on his arse all day, and trolls around the internet. Mom said he should be out working like other dads. I think he’s sad, because his hay day is over, so now he lives vicariously through me and my soccer. I just want to have fun playing soccer with my friends, but he embarrasses me at my games in front of my friends. They are like: “who is that clown yelling and screaming on the sidelines?”
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You really are a piece of work, BTNT....and a psychopath.
U10? Really? Med school? Didn't you learn your lesson on that already? Please, do ONE THING in the next six months to make you family proud instead of bursting with disgust.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYou really are a piece of work, BTNT....and a psychopath.
U10? Really? Med school? Didn't you learn your lesson on that already? Please, do ONE THING in the next six months to make you family proud instead of bursting with disgust.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYou really are a piece of work, BTNT....and a psychopath.
U10? Really? Med school? Didn't you learn your lesson on that already? Please, do ONE THING in the next six months to make you family proud instead of bursting with disgust.
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I'm taking this question on because I hear a variation of this sentiment too often on the sidelines, at school, among friends. Your daughter is still very young. Her interests will change or strengthen with exposure to new things, and that's a good thing. Balance is important. The arts and humanities are just as important as the STEM subjects. I know a music major who became a doctor. I know a pre-med bio major who became an elementary school teacher. Kids who love soccer at 10 may discover a love for field hockey or swimming, who knows. At this age, don't limit, expand and allow them to explore. Let them choose their future and be there to support it.
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