11 October

HSC time again, this time each year we tell our kids that it doesn't matter if they don't do well, it's just a number and a small part of their life etc. All true, but maybe one of the reasons kids are less resilient now is because we do this sort of thing. The HSC is just one of many challenges in life, and do we want them to approach those challenges all in the same 'doesn't really matter' way? It does matter. Doesn't mean people should wet their pants over it with worry, but the message kids should be getting is give it a red hot go - challenge yourself. If you don't succeed there will be other options, but challenge yourself. Work hard, go outside your comfort zone a little.