<p>I think competitive feelings come from within. Work ethic is a little different. I have always expected my children to do their assignments and do well in school because I know they are capable of these things, and they do always do their homework, but my son is not really competitive, while my daughters are. I think he does his work because I expect it, not because of any internal motivation. My daughters are motivated by grades and recognition for their efforts, as well as feeling pride in their work. Son doesn’t care much for school or recognition.</p>