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The Child Is the Master
by Robert Horn

Searching for Bobby Fischer Movie Review
This site offers a review of Searching for Bobby Fischer, a 1993 movie based on the true story of a chess prodigy. The film critic notes that for the boy in the film, ". . . chess becomes a burden and he stops enjoying it." What similar observation does Robert Horn make about Robert Donnelly? Note your answer in the Web Links Activity Log.

Prodigious Gifts
Children with exceptional talents face unique challenges. At this site, you will find an article discussing the unusual lives of child prodigies. Although the article focuses on musical prodigies, the hurdles faced by chess prodigies are similar. Write an opinion paper stating your views on the balance between nurturing a child’s talent and encouraging a child’s other interests and activities.