The advice column addresses a parent's concern about their child's advanced intellect and reluctance to have them play with a peer of lesser abilities. Prudence emphasizes the importance of socialization beyond intellectual stimulation, highlighting the value of learning patience and empathy through diverse interactions with peers. She encourages the parent to reconsider the significance of these qualities for their child's development, conveying that experiences with different playmates can be enriching, even if they seem less stimulating at first glance.
"Even the most genius prodigies will spend much of their lifetime interacting with plenty of people who are less intellectually 'advanced.'"
"A toddler can learn about patience and empathy from spending time with kids who are different from them; developing those qualities is not exactly pedestrian stuff."
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