If you want your children to find their own personal "passion" you should avoid pressuring them, according to a new study from Montreal. Researchers found that kids who are allowed to explore various activities on their own tend to develop more natural, healthier passions for the things that suit them best, whether it be music, sports, reading, a certain school subject, or a hobby. Less pressure from parents allows children to identify the pursuit or pursuits that best suit them while also reducing the risk that a child will become unhealthily obsessed with a specific activity.According to researcher and psychology professor Geneviève Mageau:
"Passion comes from a special fit between an activity and a person... You can't force that fit; it has to be found."Learn some mo': From Music to Sports: Autonomy Fosters Passion Among Kids
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