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Parenting A Gifted Child
 Category |
: Education |
 Times Read |
: 47 |
 Date |
: 12 April 2008 07:00 |
by: Mary Joyce
When it comes , there are a number of considerations. Probably the most common, is the fact that, as a parent you just are uncertain as to how to respond to the gifted childs unique development and personality traits. This also entails a difficulty in your expectations of the child. Also, one of the unique difficulties in stems from the fact that many times, although the child is gifted with advanced cognitive abilities, is still quite on level par with other children of their age in the areas of emotional and physical development. Greater challenges can even arise if you have a gifted child in a family with more than one child. But aside, from all the challenges, can be extremely rewarding and joyful because it is truly a very unique experience.
As any parent would ask How can I best be helpful for my gifted child? Well, first and foremost, do what you do best as a parent and love and care for your childs needs regardless of their specially abilities. Although many of your gifted childs characteristics may be at an advance level when compared to their age group, the basis of parenting really isnt that much different.
Keep available to your gifted child many areas of opportunity to learn and be challenged.
Encourage your child to remain engaged in a broad range of activities and skills beyond those which they are naturally gifted.
Be supportive
As your child gets older, speak with them about their talents and some of the challenges that they face and why they are special.
Constantly teach and fine tune their social skills so they remain comfortable socially.
As a proud parent... dont push or show off your child.
Dont expect your child to be gifted and talented in everything.
Above all... dont forget that your gifted child is still very much a child. Still needing all the love, caring, and support that any child needs and thrives on.
About The Author
Mary Joyce is a former educator, successful homeschool parent, and the primary contributor to the Homeschool-Curriculum-4u website. Please visit (http://www.homeschool-curriculum-4u.com) for more of Marys articles, resources on homeschool, ideas, and curriculum information. Also tips guides and how-tos to help you successfully teach your child at home.
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