Great 5 minute video from Bright & Quirky regarding this topic:
When a Bright Child Resists Learning, with Melanie Hayes
" If your bright child
resists the very thought of reading, or learning non-preferred subjects, should
you push them anyway? According to
Melanie Hayes, EdD, Director of Big Minds Unschool, this pattern is not unusual
in bright and quirky kids. Listen as
Dr. Hayes shares quick tips on how to proceed in this delicate situation. The
answers may surprise you."