Discusses gifted identification and the potentially harmful effects of labeling a child "gifted" and making premature assumptions. Parents are urged to allow children to develop their gifts unencumbered by expectations and observe, watch, listen, prompt, affirm, and enjoy as the child engages with the world. (CR)

This article discusses how to make sure the gifts of a gifted child are developed to attain the most satisfying outcome for self and society. It provides general principles and gives concrete examples of some experiences parents might consider at various ages. Facilitating self-directed learning and ownership is emphasized. (Contains references.)…

The potential for using giftedness for good or evil is explored. Parents are urged to steer gifted youth into multiple pay-it-forward channels as they develop, so they will apply their gifted potential in a wise and caring manner to problems of the here and now. (Contains four references.) (CR)

Using a naturalistic inquiry approach and case study methodology, an ongoing case study examined within-family developmental factors among families with an identified gifted preschooler and at least one sibling with either a different type of giftedness or not identified as gifted. Data were collected through interviews, records, and familial…