VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn.
1970-01-01 08:00
NFL Rumors: Vikings visit could signal lack of confidence in Alexander Mattison
Alexander Mattison is set to replace Dalvin Cook as the Vikings top running back, but their latest free agent visit could signal a lack of confidence.Even without Dalvin Cook, a longtime staple of the franchise, the Minnesota Vikings are expected to be one of the most dangerous offenses in the N...
1970-01-01 08:00
Maya Yoshida believes LA Galaxy are the 'right club' at this point in his career
Maya Yoshida explained his decision to join LA Galaxy as they begin an uphill climb to qualify for the 2023 MLS playoffs.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hawaii wildfires: Why identifying the victims could take years
"It's not just ash on your clothing when you take it off," says a police chief. "It's our loved ones."
1970-01-01 08:00
Hunter Biden: The legal troubles of the US president's son
A five-year probe into the president's son looked set to end last month. Now it may be heading to trial.
1970-01-01 08:00
How Argentina learned to love the US dollar
Stuffing your greenbacks into the "mattress bank" is a way of life for many Argentines.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bank of Ireland warning over cash machine glitch reports
The glitch reportedly allows people to withdraw large sums regardless of what is in their account.
1970-01-01 08:00
How undercover sting outwitted pangolin traffickers
How charity investigators went undercover to outwit a global wildlife trafficking gang.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ravens, Commanders joint practice drama breaks out after wrestling move gone wrong
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews hit a wrestling move during a joint practice with the Washington Commanders, leading to both teams getting into a skirmish.The first official week of the NFL preseason is in the books, as teams got an idea of how some of their players performed, some of th...
1970-01-01 08:00
Stevie Nicks says 'Daisy Jones & the Six' made her feel 'like a ghost watching' her 'own story'
Stevie Nicks is finally commenting on the hit show that many believe is loosely based on her music career with Fleetwood Mac.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cowboys rookie just proved why Dallas let Ezekiel Elliott walk
The Dallas Cowboys released Ezekiel Elliott and allowed him to sign with the New England Patriots. One rookie is proving that it was the right decision.After another early playoff exit, the Dallas Cowboys opted to make some changes. While there is a new offensive coordinator in Brian Schottenhei...
1970-01-01 08:00
Parents of nine-year-old high school graduate reveal their number one parenting tip
David Balogun is a normal kid who competes in paper airplane races with his younger sister, Eliana and struggles to sit still, but he is also one of the youngest people in the United States to receive a high school diploma. In late January, Balogun graduated from Reach Cyber Charter School, which is a tuition-free online school in Pennsylvania. This month he will be starting classes at Southern New Hampshire University as a full-time student. Balogun and his parents, Ronya and Henry, spoke about what it was, and still is, like raising someone with a high intellect on CNBC Make It. The couple said they first tested their son’s intelligence when he was six years old. After that, they began to rethink any parenting philosophies they previously had. “There’s no book on it,” Ronya said. “You’ve got to develop a different mindset as a parent,” Henry added. “It’s not always easy when your son is asking you questions constantly. You have to keep answering the questions, because you don’t want to say, ‘Just leave me alone.’” Because of David’s unique circumstances, they’ve developed their own number one rule: When a system isn’t built for your child, don’t try to fix your child. Try to fix the system. Ronya said when David was in first grade, a regular classroom wasn’t working anymore, noting that sometimes his peers would listen to him more than the teacher. So they looked into their state’s gifted programs, which also proved to not be rigorous enough for their nine year old. In 2020, his parents enrolled him in Reach which allowed him to individualise his curriculum and take high school level classes. Although that didn’t come without challenges, including multiple calls to The College Board because David’s birthdate was too young to enroll in advanced placement exams. As for deciding on college, Ronya said she had to put her foot down mentioning she didn’t want David in a class filled with 20 year olds. “It’s a different adaptation that we don’t have in the United States of America yet. It’s very scary, you can’t find this,” she said. “Sometimes I can’t fix the system, but there are other unconventional choices and solutions to help lead my son through his journey to fulfill his dreams.” Trust is also a big part in parenting David, his parents said. They mentioned that, when he was learning specific skills like adding and subtracting negative numbers before he was taught, they had to believe he knew how. “I can’t tell him, ‘This is what you know,’ because I’m not in his brain,” Ronya said. “I have to trust him to be partially leading the way.” Although there are some boundaries in this trust, as David came home one day claiming he now knew where babies came from. His mother was able to briefly give him some information on reproductive anatomy before putting the conversation to a stop. “Mind you, at this moment, I’m talking to a six year old,” Ronya said. In terms of what happens to David beyond college, his parents are unsure and are just figuring it out as they go along. “There is no frame of reference,” Ronya said. “So you know how sometimes when there is no path, you start a new path? Yep, that’s what we’re doing.” The Independent has contacted Ronya and Henry for comment. Read More TikToker urges parents to save old clothes for their children after inheriting mother’s wardrobe Mother criticises ‘double standard’ after husband is praised for taking toddlers to grocery store Mother sparks viral debate for ‘shaming’ parent who refused to give her daughter a slice of cake TikToker urges parents to save all their old clothes for children to inherit Gen X mother goes viral for attack on ‘tired’ American Dream Couple discovers why their child thought ‘mums foam at the mouth while having babies’
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