Can parents help support the 'genius' in your kid..if there is one.. nature vs. nurture


	Can parents help support the 'genius' in your kid..if there is one.. nature vs. nurture

dfiskey

9-29-2006 9:39 AM

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babies, genius, parenting, health

dfiskey says:

not the best clip in the world, but thought it was interesting.

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