They're No Baby Einsteins 9/8-9/13

Great article, really. It basically talks about how overly conceited parents brag about their overrated children.  Statistically, they’re wrong. Their children cannot be so smart at all these ages, all the time.  Apparently it’s become trendy to have smart or “gifted” children- so looks and athletics aren’t important?  Well maybe those aren’t as much to brag about anymore, but it can be argued that having gifted children has a negative affect on their social life.  As long as you feed them how knowledgeable they are, they become much more conceited around their cohorts, therefore lacking the social skills they need.  So is it worth it to have the book smarts and not be sociable, or is it better to learn how to fit in, and be happy?  In conclusion, you have to find the balance.  Try not to be a recluse, but you need to be successful in a scholarly manner- you need both to thrive.