Alissa Quart

Having been built in the fashion I was as a child - created and then deflated - has left me with a distinct feeling of failure. Because I did not live up to my precocity, I experience it to be like a cross between a has-been and a never-was.

American Writer

Margaret Fuller

For precocity some great price is always demanded sooner or later in life.

American Critic

Often used when discussing children with exceptional talent or skill, especially in learning.

Child Prodigies

Sometimes implies pressure or unnatural development, which might not be positive.

Not Always Positive

Primarily refers to early intellectual development, more than other areas like physical growth.

Intellectual Focus

Indicates someone who performs at an adult level while still of a young age.

Early Achiever

Might indicate a young person who understands and navigates complex social interactions skillfully.

Social Nuances

Describes potential but doesn't guarantee sustained success or happiness.

Precocity

Child Prodigies

Not Always Positive

Intellectual Focus

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