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Specialized topics
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The key to handling kids of exceptional ability is to remember that they are children who live in a family, attend school, and live in everyday society with the rest of the population. It is a question of balance. They need to become mature in all phases of their lives – physical, mental, social, and spiritual. Naturally parents become very proud when a child shows special skills. They want to push the giftedness factor. The child gets a real buzz out of all the attention and praise, not to mention the thrill of mastering the actual skill. Parents can then lose sight of making sure all family members are getting equal attention. It is easy for parents to compare one child’s ability with another. This results in sibling resentment and jealousy. Each child is unique and the gifted one needs to learn to appreciate the uniqueness of his/her brothers and sisters. This topic provides clear-cut ways to encourage balance within the family under these circumstances.
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WHOSE WILL WINS?
BLENDED FAMILIES:
PARENT OR PAL?
