B2 – Upper Intermediate
12-year old Tanishq Abraham is just like any other young boy his age. He goes on Twitter and plays video games. But what makes him different is that, by age 11, he had already received a college degree.
Read the article below to find out more about child prodigy, Tanishq Abraham.
Discussion Questions:
1. If you were Tanishq’s parent, would you allow him to go to college at a very young age?
2. What are the benefits and drawbacks of entering college at an early age?
3. How would you feel having a college classmate who is 12 years of age?
4. Would you give up your job to support your child when you see that they are gifted? Why or why not?
5. Would you allow your child to give up college education for a career (e.g. sports, modelling or entertainment)? Why or why not?