The Perils and Profits of Growing Up Gifted
The Quiz Kids radio and television program was a national institution in the 1940s and 1950s. Did the Quiz Kids fulfill their youthful promise? What were the fruits — bitter and sweet — of their childhood experience? What are the lessons learned for gifted children today?
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This updated text emphasizes the continuity of human development throughout the lifespan with an increased emphasis on cross-cultural issues. A case study on language development introduced in the first chapter, serves as a springboard for the discussion of developmental issues.