How to do is to continually hone the talent through practice. Talent will not grow if there is no amplifier, so that later disappeared. Besides talent, they also have an interest in the field they work. The presence will also strengthen the interest in these talents.

Little Help
How can we know if a child gifted? According to Dra. Clara Kriswanto, MA, CPBC, psychologists from Jagadnita Consulting, children are generally much faster talented mastering certain areas than others, without making a hard effort.

Examples gifted children sing, it’s easier to recognize notes, the sharpness of his tone is good. Children are gifted in the field of linguistics or language, can mimic or memorize a foreign language more quickly.

Once children have the talent to draw or paint. Quality lines owned by the child will look more subtle. They understand color, composition is also made more good and interesting.

A gifted child can also learn things differently than other children. “The talent just needs a little help from adults. They often solve the problem in its own way, “said the woman who completed an MA in Applied Anthropology & Community and Youth Work Goldsmiths College University of London.

Children who love tinkering with toys is a manifestation of his interest in the object. For him, fiddling with the toy is the exploration of further curiosity.

Children who have the talent usually also able to motivate yourself to learn the things which he loved. Children who likes to play the piano or to swim not only practice when the teacher came. They will practice the piano or swimming without prompting.

“Ideally, the talent possessed by the children in line with interest. That way, potential or capabilities of the child would be tapped in an optimal, so the children can excel, “said Clara.

Generate Interest
Unfortunately not all can go together the talents and interests. There are gifted children who were not interested in the talent he had. When this happens, the psychologist is a graduate of the UI, need more support from parents, so that children can be honed talents optimally.

If you do not get support from parents or raised interest, talent possessed child will not develop. These children could have been a bit slow to develop his abilities, especially when he realized he had talent in a particular field.

Madonna for example. At the age of 40 years, as already has two children, she makes books for children. New talents to realize when she became a mother.
Actually the same thing could also happen in children who have an interest in a particular field, but no talent. For example a child wants to follow Indonesian Idol, but do not have the talent to sing. Well, in this type of child, it takes a tougher business than gifted children. Way, of course, with vocal lessons to get a good sound.

What is important, added Clara, parents need to enrich the child’s interest. Do not let the kids just focus on one interest alone. Children who are interested in football, for example, should also be introduced to other activities.

“Tell your child that exercise is not just football. There are still other activities, such as art, which can be introduced, “said Clara.

Easy way is to introduce children to their peers who have varied interests and talents.

Perform tests Talent
There are several ways to recognize the talents of children, namely:
1. Seeing the child’s behavior. What activities are often done? Children are more interested in what things?
2. Following the child’s development closely.
3. Provide a variety of stimuli or stimulus to the child, for example by providing tutoring or a varied game.
4. Psychological tests (aptitude tests) to see the strengths and weaknesses of the child. This test can be done during the 7-year-old child or when attending school. At that age have seen the talent and interests of children.

Understand the Development of Children
According to Dra. Clara Kriswanto, MA, CPBC, there are things that need to be considered by parents when giving lessons to children.
1. Not prioritize targets. It is important to remember that the lessons are given in an attempt introduction to child activity.
2. Les should be given by teachers who understand child development. Do not let the teachers give punishment when the child can not follow the lessons. Clara pointed out, when his son to piano lessons, always crying when it got to the place of lessons. After the judging, it seems that the tutor often pinched or hit her son’s hand when not able to follow the teacher’s instructions.
3. Make sure the child continues to have a balanced time for play and rest.
4. Do not force the will of the child. Which should come first is an interest in children.
5. Fixed monitor child development.
6. Strive to develop all aspects of children’s abilities.

Talent Is Not Enough!
Clara Kriswanto psychologist asserted that talent alone is not enough. Required at least three other things that will hone the child’s potential:

a. There should be support from parents and the environment
Support is provided not only in the form of material, but also moral support. Giving praise (with no exaggeration and all too often) when a child shows the ability to also be a form of support. Forms of support can also be provided with not compare children with relatives or friends, let alone get a negative label.

b. Do not stop trying
If the child is not interested, but have the talent in the arts or sports, parents should not give up. Could have children feel lazy because too many lessons, until exhaustion. It is better not to include too many lessons for children. Parents should not impose on children. Physical punishment such as pinching or hitting the child does not practice should be avoided. Punishment can make children not interested in such activities.

c. Provide adequate facilities
Facilities provided need not be expensive. Provide suitable facilities parental abilities.