In all fairness, the good doctor addresses readers' concerns in the comments section. Apparently the "don't tell them they're gifted" line was facetiousness. But he holds to many of his other comments. Kudos to him, though, for venturing into his article's comment section -- I don't see this happen too often.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog...nt-gifted-or-hard-working-child/comments

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