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by DamonHD 1416 days ago
Ability to work and play alongside other people, even people not exactly like themselves.

Good numeracy and literacy. In particular not being fightened of STEM subjects.

I'm a school governor to help make education better for my kids and those around them. Many of my relatives went to (very well known / pricy) private ("public") schools and I wouldn't consider anything other than a local normal school for my kids, now in their teens and doing well. It's worth noting Plomin's views[1] on what overdoing education actually achieves...

[1] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39074555-blueprint

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> Ability to work and play alongside other people

I find the best way to do that is to have more than one child. Siblings have a safe place to practice basic and advanced human interaction every day wether they like it or not! Helps a lot in the long run.