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My son is into simple hidden pictures and mazes. He's pretty good at them, but it's willing to try very hard when he doesn't get the answer right away. As soon as he starts going through a maze and finds a dead-end, he stops and wants me to show him how to do it. I know that if he gives it another try (or two) he'll get it, so I refuse to show him and try to encourage him to do it alone. Often at…