ABSTRACT
Parents are funny people. They bring kids into this world despite having virtually no training on what to do to make certain that their children will be happy, successful, and kind. For instance if a child has a cognitive delay or a physical disability, expectations for “what will happen when” don’t fit into the Dr. Spock playbook on child rearing. Modifications need to be made to fit the child’s needs and abilities. The same is true when a child shows signs of precocious development—giftedness—and is capable of advanced thoughts or a deep understanding of the human condition at a very young age. Books abound on what mileposts kids should achieve by a certain age, and whether the benchmark involves height, weight, or learning the ABCs, parents are always on the lookout for indicators that their kids are growing.
