Talents are not natural

A 35-year study shows that to make your child a genius is not just a natural gift. It is a combination of cognitive ability, learning opportunity, passion and hard work.

The study, published in the Perspectives on Psychological Science, on December 18, tracked 5,000 students who were good at maths throughout their lives, starting at age 12. Success was measured by the number of patents achieved and held. university holdings and income, along with a number of other factors.

(Photo: Flickr) "We found that mathematical aptitude and some other aptitudes have an important influence, but the opportunity to study together with the determination has boosted this advantage deeply," the author said. Research author David Lubinski at Vanderbilt University, USA, said. "These talents will be fully effective when receiving comprehensive support and support from both teachers, parents and the community" .

Although previous studies have suggested that there is little difference between top students, Lubinski and his colleagues, there is also a difference between individual talents. The difference lies in being able to study a lot, having applications in career and creativity. The head often has more patents, is more likely to get a doctorate and has a higher income.

Young talented children often learn faster and need a special learning program to match their learning pace to avoid boredom and enhance maximum development. But after all, children are still ordinary people, with strengths, weaknesses, hobbies and personal characteristics, not considered perfect forms.

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