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linkhyrule5 comments on Advice for a smart 8-year-old bored with school - Less Wrong Discussion

10 Post author: James_Miller 09 October 2013 07:19PM

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Comment author: linkhyrule5 10 October 2013 03:11:24AM *  6 points [-]

Yyyyyeahhh...

Okay, so. I really can't say very much, between Generalizing From One Example and not knowing anything about specific circumstances.

I am going to say that there exists a certain kind of intelligent child who will see what you are doing, resent you for it, and initiate a downward spiral that leads to a rather unpleasant relationship going into adulthood.

Not saying that this is an example, but ... be a little careful.