This article proposes 8 different ways for parents to support a gifted child. Raising a gifted child can feel like a lot of responsibility, supporting them or ensuring that they reach full potential, can be harder than it seems. Some parents of these kids focus on the early learning stages and they sometimes forgot about supporting or encouraging…
Encourage them to do things they’re bad at
It's important to be able to have fun outside of their usual comfort zone. They should understand that they can have fun at something even if you will never be the best at it.
Give them the tools they need to succeed
More independence, such as a library card and the freedom to read whatever they like, museum visits or talks to encourage any child’s interests, sending to a summer school, teach them subjects that they wouldn’t otherwise have the chance to study…
These are only some of them.
Get help if you need it
It’s ok to see where you can get help. It's also about having a good support network available for parents, joining forums with other parents of gifted children, where you can share ideas and vent frustrations.
Don’t assume they’ll always be gifted
Children’s brains, like their bodies, grow at different rates.
Provide intellectual challenges
Not just work that is harder, but also with things to do that are intellectually stimulating in different ways( like learning a new language). But not too much don’t do lots and lots of additional lessons, don’t ruin the child’s joy in learning by leaving them with no free time to do anything else.
Avoid comparisons where possible
It’s particularly important to avoid comparisons with other siblings, whether favorable or otherwise. The other children can feel inferior and the gifted child possibly develops feelings of superiority that aren’t warranted.
Be open-minded about their choice of friends
Try to encourage a healthy social life where you can. Don’t isolate them from his peers. It’s important to be cautious if your child is at an age when these friendships might turn into relationships.
Be honest with them about their abilities
The kid needs to acknowledge other skills besides their own. Also to let them know the limits of what being gifted means; that they will have to work hard if they want to make the most of their abilities, just like anyone else.
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