Illingworth R
Pediatrician. 1986;13(2-3):70-3.
This is a historical review of school failure, underachievement and underestimation of the ability of children destined for world fame. Many were refused admission to a college of higher education, many failed to secure a university degree, more than 30 were expelled from school or university and several were sent to prison. Some reasons are discussed for the failure of parents and teachers to recognize outstanding ability in children.
这是一篇关于学业失败、成绩不佳以及对日后成名儿童能力被低估的历史回顾。许多人被高等教育院校拒绝录取,许多人未能获得大学学位,30多人被学校或大学开除,还有几人被送进了监狱。文中讨论了家长和教师未能识别儿童杰出能力的一些原因。