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What does it mean?
Parenting an intelligent child requires constant justification for choices because the child questions them.
In plain terms
Smart children make their parents explain every choice they make.
What can you take from it?
Intelligence in children demands more from parents in explanation.

Where it applies

  • child development
  • family debates
  • education

Putting it to work

  • explain your reasoning
  • embrace scrutiny

Questions to consider

  • Do you explain your choices to your children?
  • How do you handle being questioned by a smart kid?

Another view

It frames intelligence as a burden rather than a gift.

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