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First, be sure to rule out a learning disability as a reason for underperformance. For instance, a child might be intellectually gifted, but have dyslexia and struggle with reading and writing.
Once secondary issues are ruled out, you might want to read some books that will help you to motivate your child. Underperformance is a common issue among gifted children and more than one book has been written about it. For example, Could Do Better, which is subtitled Help Your Kids Shine At School, is "an unconventional and inspirational guide to unlocking your child’s unique potential."As well,
When Gifted Students Underachieve: What You Can Do About It is, as the name suggest, devoted to the topic of helping gifted children to meet their full potential. There’s also a list of books on the Hoagie’s website that you may find helpful.
The About.com website has a page devoted to Gifted Children, including a list of the Top Ten Ways To Motivate Gifted Children.
A brief article on the topic can also be found in the Parenting section of this website. This is issue is also addressed in this FAQ too.
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