I did enjoy the article, thanks.
What concerns me about my son is that he accomplishes so much without putting much effort into it. I worry that he's NOT learning to struggle. About a year ago, he took a belt test for martial arts and failed. I was actually glad that he failed so that he'd have to work to pass it the next time. I think sometimes gifted kids don't develop much of a work ethic because everything comes so easily to them.
When he was younger, it was easier to work with him and present him with activites to help him learn to work at something. As he has gotten older, though, it has gotten harder, both because of time contraints and because of his own attitudes and willingness to be directed by Mom.
Also, it is hard to praise him for things that he achieves without much effort. For example, at a recent piano competition, he earned a "superior" ranking. Even he said "I didn't work enough on this to get that ranking". So, how to praise for effort instead of accomplishment.
Last edited by petunia; 11/12/12 08:48 AM. Reason: added paragraph
