Living in the Gifted Family

Raising gifted children is both a joy and a challenge. How does one survive and thrive living in a gifted family? Parents play an essential role in helping children develop appreciation and respect for the world and their place in it. Intellectual development and emotional reactions begin at an earl...

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Published inUnderstanding our gifted Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 18 - 19
Main Author DeVries, Arlene R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Open Space Communications LLC 2010
Subjects
Academically Gifted
Child Development
Child Rearing
Emotional Development
Family (Sociological Unit)
Family Environment
Family Relationship
Interpersonal Communication
Parent Child Relationship
Parent Role
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Summary:Raising gifted children is both a joy and a challenge. How does one survive and thrive living in a gifted family? Parents play an essential role in helping children develop appreciation and respect for the world and their place in it. Intellectual development and emotional reactions begin at an early age, and many major behavioral patterns are set by the time the child reaches school. Parents of gifted may feel alienated and alone. The extended family and neighborhood support that was present in past generations is often missing in today's society. This article offers suggestions for parents and family on how to raise and deal with gifted children. The author advises parents to accept and appreciate the uniqueness of one's bright children and love them for who they are, not just for their gifts and talents.
ISSN:1040-1350