Over the past 10-15 years, parents, educators, counselors and others who work with or care for students with gifts and talents have expressed increasing concerns about the students’ psychological well-being. The stressors of today’s world offer one explanation for potentially more difficult experiences. The column includes steps that may be taken to help students with gifts and talents navigate the unfortunate experiences that will likely define their childhood and adolescence.
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