Child Genius anyone??

[Allthingspretty]

should be interesting

Hugo is a bit rude but I recognise my ASD son in him. Social skills are not his strong point either, and he likes trains and talks endlessly about his topic of interest.

Bit of stealth boasting in disguise -Hugo's mums comment? I agree not nice in front of the child, but a small reference to innapropriate comments he makes may suggest Aspergers. Actually he screams out Aspergers.

Also at 50 hours a week of chess - thats flipping ridiculous!!

When does he get time to play with his mates, chill out, climb trees, play something other than chess??!!

Feel proud though that parents have moved here to give their children a better chance. Whereas most in uk take it for granted.

Did anybody else see Hugo and instantly think of Sheldon Cooper

Does her mother not vet what she reads?

Not everyone wants their child to be the best...some of us want them to choose their own path with the support team bringing up the rear!

It's fucking insulting to diagnose aspbergers in a child you've only seen for 5 minutes

And who on earth would ever chose 50 shades of grey, find out it wasn't about that literally and be disappointed?

Hope he isn't gay then.

He's SO like my son.

I can really identify with his parents. Perhaps that's why I think they are so sensible.

God, that was cringeworthy

yes me Robot

Starlight i thought that to do girls only play the violin my sister used to play the trumpet

If he joins an orchestra there will be girls there playing the flute....and he'll possibly get a shag out of one of them when his time comes wtaf?

I like the mum and dad

I'm not convinced that this child genius competition is all that different from those beauty pageants, same pushy parents just pushing their children in different ways.

Totally agree Akiss

Having Aspergers makes me an expert at insulting people.

Hugo's parents seem quite grounded.
The Hong Kong copper seems so intense.

I feel sorry for the siblings!

An just glad mine have had a normal day at school, fresh air and some healthy food, could not be doing all that when they are so young.

WTF making him play badminton (which he is not good at) so he can learn how to loose??!

Ha, I knew there would be a thread!!!

It's all a bit cringy isn't... Always a bit off putting when kids talk about how clever they are!

Also, so far this seems to prove the point that it's not just natural talent but hours of practice...

I like the mum and dad too, they seem to be trying to get the best for the son outside his area of interest, the others seems to be only pushing their child's 'thing', IYSWIM.

Would love to know what their siblings think of them.