Parenting a gifted child requires resources. Read this article for information
You may be among the number of proud parents in this world who brag about their children's achievements. From walking and talking at an unusually early age to achieving good grades in school, this type of ambitious child can indeed be a high-achiever. They probably possess a high level of intelligence, but the question to ask yourself is this: Is it possible that my child is gifted?
Experts say there is a difference between the two groups of children. Intelligent children may know the answers to many different questions, for one example, while gifted children tend to be a curious breed of question-askers themselves. If your child begins to talk or walk earlier than the normal age for a child to do this, that could be a sign that he or she is gifted. Another possible sign of a gifted child is if he or she shows an ability to think through difficult problems that are not usually solved by someone of his or her own age group. Experts also say that gifted students tend to learn quickly and that they thrive on new learning experiences. They also are known to perform well on intelligence tests, and he or she usually possesses a specialized talent of some sort.
Experts say there is a difference between the two groups of children. Intelligent children may know the answers to many different questions, for one example, while gifted children tend to be a curious breed of question-askers themselves. If your child begins to talk or walk earlier than the normal age for a child to do this, that could be a sign that he or she is gifted. Another possible sign of a gifted child is if he or she shows an ability to think through difficult problems that are not usually solved by someone of his or her own age group. Experts also say that gifted students tend to learn quickly and that they thrive on new learning experiences. They also are known to perform well on intelligence tests, and he or she usually possesses a specialized talent of some sort.
If your child is of school age, you may consider asking your local school district if they will administer a test to see if your child is considered to be gifted. Schools can usually accomodate the educational needs of a gifted child by placing them in specially accelerated learning programs. Or, another alternative to public education would be for you as the parent or caretaker to homeschool your child. This method of learning might allow your child to advance fully to his or her highest level of learning potential. If your child is too young age-wise to attend a public school yet, consider speaking with your pediatrician about the possibility of your child being tested.
If your son or daughter
is found to be a gifted child, you must remember that even though he or she is of a certain physical age, he or she is above and beyond his or her mental age in certain aspects. Another important thing for parents to remember is that, even though their child has been found to be gifted, the child's emotional capacity usually has not expanded above the normal range for their age. That is, a six year old gifted child still needs parental supervision and guidance.
While gifted children often find themselves in the spotlight of achievement because they possess a higher level of mental abilities, this type of child can often find themselves feeling alone and without many friends their age. This generally has nothing to do with your child's personality
or anything like that. The problem usually lies in the fact that it is sometimes difficult for a gifted child to find other children their same physical age who share the same interests as they do. For this reason, gifted children might find themselves to be more comfortable with children who are older than they are.
Lastly, if you feel that your child may be gifted, but find after testing that he or she is not, be sure to explain to your son or daughter that they are still very special individuals who have their own unique mental abilities!
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