Barbara Klein, Ed.D.

Unique Problems of Gifted Children

I spoke at the Wonderland School, which has a Gifted Magnet. Parents talked about the specific difficulties of raising a gifted child. A big concern was how strict you need to be with your smart child. I believe that smart children do better if they understand that their parents have rules and limits.
    Parents shared with me how hard their gifted kids fight against following the rules at home and at school. I concluded by talking about how hard it is to outsmart your smart child. It takes perseverance and unimaginable patience.
    Have a parenting question? Please e-mail me, and have a great summer. Make a plan.