On: Lessons from a 45-year study of super-smart children

[nils-m-holm]

> See, if your niece was challenged enough, she would probably place more value on achievement

You say that as if it would be a good thing.

In my view, life is about happiness, not about achievement. If those two correlate, fine. If they don't, also fine.

[AstralStorm → nils-m-holm]

The values of children do not come from nowhere. They are not raised in a vacuum.

While it is purview of philosophy, it seems unethical to let your talents be wasted; you could be improving life of others instead.

Plus kids typically like to do what they are talented to do.