Bored in school, failing classes, at odds with peers: This child might be an entrepreneur, says Cameron Herold. At TEDxEdmonton, he makes the case for parenting and education that helps would-be entrepreneurs flourish — as kids and as adults. (Recorded at TEDxEdmonton, March 2010 in Edmonton, Canada. Duration: 19:36)
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Anthony Martini commented on Aug 15 2011
I am in agreement. Coming from a background with ADHD, I feel I was always discouraged from being my own person. To grow up and have parents who were both in the medical field puts a lot of pressure to on a person to succeed in institutions like college. It is a great deal more difficult for a “stubborn/too proud” kid to accomplish the same papers than for someone without a learning disability. I am now gearing my thought process to work with its strengths to overcome difficulties as opposed to against it!