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The Genuine Genius

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"I think we take it as an article of faith in our society that great ability in any given field is invariably manifested early on, that to be precocious at something is important because it's a predictor of future success," Gladwell posits. "But is that really true? And what is the evidence for it? And what exactly is the meaning and value of mastering a particular skill very early on in your life?"

Might we, as a culture consider our individual history before we impose expectations on an offspring who is still in a state of flux? Would it not be wise to look at our children as a whole, as an individual with hopes, dreams, successes and what we might characterize as failures? Could it be that a student flunks a test and is, none-the-less, no less brilliant than the pupil who received a much higher score? What if society did not tell us we are a "disappointment" if we do or do not do . . .

Malcolm Gladwell muses of "Late Bloomers." Perhaps, each of us, erudite elders that we are might ponder the same. Before we ask our children to choose a career, to complete tasks as though there is an end to education, might we, the adults wonder of our own ability and accomplishments. Could policymakers, parents, Principals, and everyday people consider a precocious child may not be a prodigy or will be if pressure is not applied? Genuine genius grows.

References for reflection . . .


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