As with any child, the social and emotional adjustment of the gifted begins at home with parental love and acceptance. Parental awareness of the gifted child's uniqueness and special needs may prevent emotional problems. Regardless how intellectually precocious a child seems to be, the social and emotional stages are not likely to be equal Misunderstanding the nature of a child's giftedness may exert unreasonable expectations and unattainable demands which lead to stress and failure. Gifted children need time to be children and enjoy their youth. Intellect alone does not cause adjustment problems —the inability to relate with others does.