Making a Genius

Is it possible to make any child a genius or are geniuses born with a certain temperament? Here’s a fascinating true story.

In 1973, four-year-old Susan opened the cupboard of their guest room and saw many chess pieces fell out of a small bag. Just next to them was a rolled-up chess mat. She took the mat out and looked at the pieces with the intrigue comparable to any other child of her age.

“What are these, Mummy?” Susan asked innocently, holding a piece in her hand and examining it.