I don't think that brilliance comes into it.
Most kids are, by definition, average. However, most adults don't realise what "average" means - most kids are capable of much more, provided they get the attention and are well taught. There oughtn't to be anything too hard about educating a child - they're genetically programmed to be curious.

A bit of attention and a supply of books and conversation at home is much more valuable than hothousing - at least for the young.
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Wed 4 Feb 2009, 10:32, Reply)