Thread: Do you think it defies the law of natural selection for a person like me to succeed?

Repeatedly people who have determination, persistance and a desire succeed, do. Your parents helped you on the path to becoming the best you can be, if you have children you will help them on the path to becoming the best they can be. That's what good parents to.

You are aware, caring, concerned and conscenious, why would you think there is anything wrong with you? Many young people in their early teens are awkward, less than attractive and not very focued. What makes you think you were so very unusual in that?

My son was functionally deaf until after the age of 4, from infancy he wouldn't tollerate anyone outside of family and a few select freinds, to even look at him- he would hide his face. His teeth were really crooked. I never considered that he would do less than he has done. At 16 he is a straight A student in AP chemistry, History and English, planning to add AP Physics next year. Braces have given him beautiful teeth, a change of diet and speech therapy have allowed to hear exceptionally well and to speak as clearly as if was never deaf. He has many friends. He lifts weights 5 days a week, plays soccer and runs mid distance track. Is all that "cheating" somehow because he started off with a few strikes against him? Absolutely not! It's called maturing, growing up and taking advantage of the opportunites we have.

You should be proud of yourself and greatful to have had parents who cared enough to help you become the young man that you are. Hold your head high, your shoulders back and keep up the good work.