Parenting and Teaching Gifted Children: A Theory of Relativity

A theory is presented explaining some gifted students' tendency to underachieve after showing promise in younger years. It is argued that reductions from originally high levels of empowerment and support from parents may cause reduced academic effort and performance. Guidelines for avoiding thi...

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Published inThe Gifted child today Vol. 13; no. 3; p. 32
Main Author Rimm, Sylvia B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.1990
Subjects
Academic Failure
Elementary Secondary Education
Gifted
Individual Power
Parent Influence
Parent Role
Underachievement
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Summary:A theory is presented explaining some gifted students' tendency to underachieve after showing promise in younger years. It is argued that reductions from originally high levels of empowerment and support from parents may cause reduced academic effort and performance. Guidelines for avoiding this pitfall while empowering children are offered. (PB)
ISSN:0892-9580
DOI:10.1177/107621759001300313