How do I deal with the talented child?
At first , Who is the talented child ?
A child who shows outstanding performance compared to the age group to which he belongs in one or more of the following dimensions:
• High mental ability where the IQ of more than one standard deviation or two standard deviations
• High creative ability
• The ability to achieve high academic achievement.
• The ability to perform distinct skills. Such as technical, mathematical, linguistic skills, etc.
• The ability to commit, motivation, high perseverance, flexibility and independence in thinking.
In order for your child to follow the path of talent, he must not be satisfied with discovering the talent, but rather he must know how to deal with this talent. Here are some advice for dealing with talented child:
■Create the appropriate conditions for the development of the child’s talent, such as the appropriate place, tools and courses that may be needed to reinforce and develop his talent.
■Training the talented on creative thinking, research and investigation skills.
■ Supporting the talented child financially and morally and Interest in him or ask about the latest developments in his achievements related to his talent, such as his participation in exhibitions and clubs.
■Reward, promote and praise the talented child
■ Not putting pressure on children by registering them in many activities to lead them to excel in those areas, but rather allowing them to choose the activity they want and practice it.
■Supporting the gifted child by raising his self-confidence, letting the child make some decisions on his own.
■Honoring talented children and holding parties and competitions to encourage them to achieve more success.
Therefore, it is the duty of the parents to discover the talent of the child at an early age to develop it and to reserve a seat for their child among the ranks of the gifted, as the gifted are considered the wealth of the future and their care is the responsibility of the parents and the surrounding community.