A question often puzzles me is how a child can gain self discipline. I have just read this very informative thread: http://giftedissues.davidsongifted....5724/Gifted_8_year_old_NO_DISCIPLIN.html

It appears that while "hothousing" and "discipline" are often derogatory terms, but they may help provide a child with self discipline, one of the most important factors for success, far more important than intelligence.