How are gifted girls and gifted boys different?

Dr. Linda K. Silverman  made these findings in her group's 30-year study on giftedness:

"Gifted girls and gifted boys have different coping mechanisms and are likely to face different problems. Gifted girls hide their abilities and learn to blend in with other children. In elementary school they direct their mental energies into developing social relationships; in junior high school they are valued for their appearance and sociability rather than for their intelligence. Gifted boys are easier to spot, but they are often considered “immature" and may be held back in school if they cannot socialize with children their own age with whom they have no common interests." Read more from Dr. Silverman's article  here.

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