Some of this lack of enjoyment, no doubt, is
associated with the effort required to master math
and science, which generally are viewed as more
difficult subjects. Children and adults often experience
failure when learning and applying science
and math, and they can become discouraged. They
focus more attention on topics where they feel
more capable and successful. The innate tendency
to avoid failure creates a barrier to learning that
may be difficult to overcome unless we adopt new
strategies that foster continuing effort.