What makes children prodigies so different from other children?
Why are children prodigies…. what they are? Why do they have such abilities at comprehending and learning that far surpasses that of other children?
Do you think race may have to do with it (as most of these children are asian, but not all)? Upbringing? Some gene in one of the parents? What could it be that makes them who they are?
Kazimierz Dabrowski was a psychologist who studied ‘gifted’ kids and their psychology and development.
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Genes, enriching (loving) environment and understanding parents. Come in all races (not exclusive to any particular race). Usually, if at least one of the parents is usually smart (then the child has a possibility of being smart. Expectations are high.