How do I raise my child to be brilliant?

You should pick up this book called becoming brilliant. You can read some excerpts here: http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/07/05/481582529/how-to-raise-brilliant-children-according-to-science The book puts forward a new framework, based on the science of learning and development, to help parents think about cultivating the skills people really need to succeed. In a nutshell It tells you to focus on the 6 skills. collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation and confidence.

Is brilliant more important or being happy and healthy is more important? To each his own, but I do feel you should focus more on how to make your child happy instead. Our environment are often too stressful and there are an increasing cases of depression in children, I hope while you trying to make your child brilliant, kindly focus on his/her emotional healthy too.

Brillinace stems from curiosity. Answer all of their questions and encourage them to ask questions. When they have the info, they often process it in a great manner.

Raise your child to be happy and healthy - being brilliant while compromising on health or happiness is never worth it.