While they should not spend excessive time with TV, etc., they should not be expected to perform at top academic capacity at all times. Respect the child and his knowledge, which at times may be better than your own and which is impatient of authority. Assume he means to do right, and the deviations are not intentional. Allow liberty on unimportant issues. Try to give him general instructions to follow in his way, rather than specific commands to carry out your way.
Gifted children are sometimes impatient with conventional situations.
Have a frank talk with your child about the importance of conventions, such as driving carefully, politeness, manners, courtesy, and regard for others, all of which have similar bases in experience that direct him to social advantages. She is much more amenable to rational argument than are many children, and she usually will have a well-developed sense of duty. Give the child the stimulation to private lessons in some skill which she excels. Provide social membership in worthy groups. Foster special experiences outside the home by her traveling alone, or visiting friends overnight.