As any parent knows, every child is a gift. But a rare few are also gifted. These are the children born with genetic quirks giving them extraordinary talents which far exceed their tender years. Of course, they have to work long and hard to hone their genius, and as Tom Steinfort discovers, it’s here where the subject of child prodigies gets tricky and controversial. What role do parents play in nurturing their kids’ abilities? And how far should they push them in the pursuit of perfection?

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