Raising Gifted Children in the Christian Faith
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Jemmy is a trained psychometrician with an expertise in Child Psychology and has over 10 years of experience working in primary education with a special focus on gifted children. He is a contributor with IQ Test Centre, an organisation for IQ testing of children between 5 and 16 years old. Read more of his content on his website, and on his Facebook account.
The parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14) tells us the story of three servants, each set on their way with a number of talents.
When the servants return, two come bringing gain and have multiplied the talents given to them by their master. They are praised but the third one, who so feared to lose his given share that he buried it, is cast out, for he brings the master nothing more than that with which he set out. This parable can be understood, today, in the most literal sense: talents are given to us for cultivation, to be nourished and to be multiplied. Any parent who sees signs of giftedness in his or her child might need to consider this as a talent, one they should nurture and not bury. Let's take a look at how to raise a gifted child within the Christian faith. The parable of talents reminds us that we should cherish the gifts within ourselves and others. Raising a gifted child means, on one hand, that we should embrace their gifts and help the child pursue and develop them. Whether it is in the arts, the sciences or somewhere else, a talent should be nurtured. This can mean that the parent should provide opportunities for the child to practice their talent and encourage it, for in this way their gift is honored. However, honoring and nurturing the gift doesn't mean reducing the child to their ability. Many parents are enchanted with their children's gifts or view them as the only thing that matters. This can lead to a lopsided development, especially in regards to the emotional and social aspects of life. Children who are very smart can still struggle with making friends, fitting in, and developing the capacity for good relationships. Often, this occurs because children might be “out of sync” with their peers, so it is important to help children manage these aspects of their life and ensure that their life is fulfilled.
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