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Discussion Post: Gifted Childs Development and Parenting Strategies
Fred Tate is a seven year old prodigy. His mother attempts to give her child a normal childhood while feeding his intellectual curiosity.
In your opinion what pattern of parenting according to Baumrind, would be the most beneficial for him?
Children, who struggle with learning disabilities, often have a difficult time making friends. Why do you think this is so? Fred Tate, who is a gifted child also struggles socially. How is this the same and how is this different from a child with learning disabilities?
Why does Fred's mother choose to put him in public school? Is it a good choice for Fred? Why or why not?
According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, where are Fred's strengths?
Assess yourself according to Gardner's theory. Do you have one intelligence or some or many? Write how you think your intelligences impacts on your life including relationships, choice of career and how you spend your leisure time.