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Parenting Gifted Kids.


Parenting Gifted Kids

James R. Delisle

Prufrock Press

PO Box 8813, Waco, TX 76714-8813

1593631790 $16.95 www.prufrock.com

Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips For Raising Happy And Successful Children by James R. Delisle (Professor of Gifted Education Gifted education is a broad term for special practices, procedures and theories used in the education of children who have been identified as gifted or talented. Programs providing such education are sometimes called Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) or  at Kent State University) is an informative and "parent friendly" reference for enabling a truly gifted child gifted child

Child naturally endowed with a high degree of general mental ability or extraordinary ability in a specific domain. Although the designation of giftedness is largely a matter of administrative convenience, the best indications of giftedness are often those
 to expressively and productively achieve their life goals, develop sound character, and general enjoy their life. Examining overly excitable excitable /ex·ci·ta·ble/ (ek-sit´ah-b'l) irritable (1).

ex·cit·a·ble
adj.
1. Capable of reacting to a stimulus. Used of a tissue, cell, or cell membrane.

2.
 children, the type of gift granted to each child, working with the school system, dealing with perfectionist per·fec·tion·ism  
n.
1. A propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

2.
 children, being a positive role model, building a child's character, and helping kids achieve their set goals and dreams, Parenting Gifted Kids is very highly recommended reading, especially to all new parents of a gifted child.
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Date:May 1, 2006
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