Crushing Tall PoppiesWhen You Shut Down a Gifted Child, You Might Just Shut Down a Gifted Child—For Good
Friday, November 1, 2019
Shaming any child damages their self-esteem, delivers a significant blow to their self-confidence, and impacts their motivation to succeed in school. Once shut down and shamed, avoiding any display of their exhilaration for learning becomes the only path forward for many gifted students.
