Striving for perfection could impact well-being of gifted youth

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The pressure to be perfect may intensify for kids once they get into high school—especially for those labeled as "gifted," according to a new University of Georgia study published in Gifted Child Quarterly.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:40:03 UTC.

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