An interview with Sule Demirel Dingec: about helping parents raise gifted children

Abstract

In this current day and age it is difficult to parent children. It is even more difficult to parent and raise children who may be intellectually gifted or musically talented or creative. In this interview Dr. Sule Demirel Dingec discusses the role of the teacher, parent and counselor in terms of helping the gifted. She provides some insights into assisting students with the social and emotional concerns as well as addressing the need for mentors and supportive others. It is hope that this interview will provide some assistance to parents and alert others to her pending book which will provide even greater assistance.