For child, being precocious in a subject is usually a curse. Being bright and a generally fast learner is also a trap. Hitting the wall is inevitable for almost everyone, but until that point your self-image is built on forward velocity, and especially relative velocity — you’re just faster than your peers. Turns out there are faster kids, they just aren’t at your school.
Parents can make this worse but it’s pretty hard to prevent it.
Parents can make this worse but it’s pretty hard to prevent it.