> From: http://www.juno.com/~bhavaniowl > Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:10:34 -0500 > > Yes I forgot about the recorder and the poopy guitar. > > And again YES about your financial concerns. Nick too. And I know I had > that big time when I was a kid!! After hearing Elaine Aron, I realize that a lot of it comes down to self-esteem. I think many institutions are designed to reduce esteem for as many people as possible, and, only those lucky enough to make it through with their confidence intact become the rulers/leaders/elite. School is probably the main institution which does this, but there are probably a series of constructs that one encounters while growing up.