Parent Perceptions of the Talents of Young Gifted Boys and Girls

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Abstract
This study examined parents' perceptions of their young gifted children's (3- and 4- year-olds) characteristics to determine if there were any differences in parental perceptions of child abilities based on the gender of their child. Information for the study was collected by analyzing questionnaires completed by parents at the time they sought admission for their children to a private school for the gifted. Although there were no differences in the intelligence quotients of boys and girls, there were significant differences in the perceptions of parents of boys and girls with regard to their: (a) use of leisure time, (b) early indications of intellectual ability, and (c) favorite books.