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Kerr, Barbara A. – Momentum, 1986
Considers reasons gifted girls fail to reach their potential, pointing to extraordinarily good social adjustment as a factor in their tendency to underplay their talents and lose sight of their academic goals. Suggests ways in which teachers, parents, and counselors can provide guidance for gifted girls at particular education levels. (DMM)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Gifted
Peer reviewedLovecky, Deirdre V. – Roeper Review, 1992
Five traits common to gifted children that result in social and emotional vulnerability are described, including divergent thinking ability, excitability, sensitivity, perceptiveness, and entelechy. Specific issues that parents must face to enable their children to reach their full potential are explored. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Conceptual Tempo, Divergent Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development
