RE: Protective coloration, was Re: Boy Genius or Craft Idiot?

From: Harvey Newstrom (mail@HarveyNewstrom.com)
Date: Sat May 31 2003 - 22:46:08 MDT

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    Olga Bourlin wrote,
    > Certainly, I can understand why a 13-year-old would think that (most
    > teenagers are prone to narcissism, anyway - it's probably even an
    > important developmental step).

    Also remember that this boy is still in the formative stages gathering
    input. He just finished his degree. He has been learning everything given
    to him. I have no doubt that he excelled in his learning of the Bible and
    church studies as well. He has not yet gotten to the stage where he is
    questioning what he has learned or started producing new ideas to replace
    the old ideas yet. That comes with experience.

    All in all, I think he sounds very well adjusted and successful considering
    the burden of going to college while underage. (I know!)

    In this case, it is WE who are being arrogant thinking we are in some sort
    of position to judge this stranger on the basis of a few news clippings.

    --
    Harvey Newstrom, CISSP, IAM, GSEC, IBMCP
    <www.HarveyNewstrom.com> <www.Newstaff.com>
    


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