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The Hidden Trauma of the ‘Gifted’ Child
We often celebrate the “gifted” child as an anomaly, a beacon of brilliance destined for greatness. We watch them with a mixture of admiration and awe, their early achievements a testament to exceptional intellect. They sail through school, devour complex subjects, and often seem to possess a wisdom beyond their years. But what if this shimmering veneer of genius conceals a deeper, more insidious reality? What if the very label that heralds their promise also serves as a subtle, pervasive source of lifelong trauma?
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