Smart Boys: Talent, Manhood, and the Search for Meaning

Why do so many of our brightest boys and young men underachieve in school and fail to reach their full potential in the world of work? Why do so many smart boys have problems with depression in adolescence or later in their adult years? The authors explore these questions using their extensive work with gifted youth, current research, examinations of other books, and personal interviews with gifted men who have experienced min-life crises or failures. This book is filled with many suggestions for parents and teachers to help smart boys stay smart, as well as thought-provoking insights for gifted men.

Features:
*Current research regarding gifted men
*Guiding minority gifted boys
*Milestones and danger zones from boyhood to manhood
*Patterns in parenting talented boys
*Gifted male types and classifications
*Interviews with gifted men