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Originally Posted by OICURMT
I have concerns over allowing children to "miss" childhood... while I applaud his achievements, I am reminded of another prodigy who went to Harvard at 16 and started teaching there at age 25...
Not going to say it will happen, but to err is human... so err on the side of caution.
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I understand what you mean, and see your concerns. Fortunately the article about Jacob also says:
"For Jake, life is not all centered on math and astrophysics.
He also likes playing video games. ("Guitar Hero" and "Halo: Reach" are his current favorites.) He plays basketball with friends, has a girlfriend and recently attended his first dance.
He likes music -- classical, which he plays by memory on a piano, but he also plays some contemporary songs he hears on the radio. He loves sci-fi movies and the Disney Channel. He watches documentaries on the History Channel."
and also, it's not something that can be stopped. His Aspergers is a non-stop condition. As the Father of an Aspergers son I understand Jacobs 'Drive'.
It appears that he is surrounded by the right people, and has very sensible parents. I think he will be in good hands
