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Striving for perfection could impact well-being of gifted youth

Striving for perfection could impact well-being of gifted youth
Phys.org Monday 14 September 2026, 17:40 UTC 1 min read
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The pressure to be perfect may intensify for kids once they get into high school—especially for those labeled as "gifted," according to a new University of Georgia study published in Gifted Child Quarterly.

The pressure to be perfect may intensify for kids once they get into high school—especially for those labeled as "gifted," according to a new University of Georgia study published in Gifted Child Quarterly.
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