Summary of Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman's NurtureShock

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 It has been proven that children who are labeled as being gifted and intelligent often lack confidence in their abilities. They underrate the importance of effort, and they overrate how much help they need from their parents. #2 The assumption is that if a child believes he’s smart, he won’t be intimidated by new academic challenges. But a growing body of research suggests that giving kids the label of smart d