Decoupling Self Esteem and Academics
Davidson Gifted Perspectives is a video series that examines a number of different gifted-related issues and viewpoints.
During a recent virtual event, a family asked how to decouple the self-esteem of a gifted child from their academic work. This is a great question, since gifted children are often pushed to equate their giftedness with their achievements. Here’s our Director of Family Services sharing her thoughts on the situation and some tips parents might try.
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