Child Prodigies
They're Gifted...They're Talented...They're Whiz Kids. Meet seven of the most amazing youngsters 60 Minutes has profiled. From a pint-sized Mozart to a prepubescent tennis star. . . they've all achieved way beyond their years.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
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Where Are They Now?
LiL Poison is 8 and is still playing video games.
Anna is 25. She never won a major tournament, but she's reportedly earned up to $10 million a year in endorsements.
Greg Smith is 17. In 2006, he graduated with a master's degree in mathematics from UVA.
Michelle Wie is 17. She's slated to start at Stanford University in the fall of 2007.
Freddy Adu is 17. He spent 3 seasons with D.C. United and is now with Real Salt Lake.
Sho Yano is 16. He is currently enrolled in the MD/PhD program at the University of Chicago.
Beyond Their Years
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looks interesting but never buffers enough video. Plays audio with still frame video on high-speed connection.
Posted by davesteinb on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 1:26 AM ET
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It bothers me to see a seven year old playing such violent games and the fact that you aired it like it was no big deal.
Posted by sikfamily@sbcglobal.net on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 1:58 AM ET
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I thought that was way cool. I especially appreciated Sho Yano, and his statement that he does not refer to himself as a genius. But that he is gifted and that his gift is from God. WAY TO GO!!!
Posted by kalinkamarie on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 3:28 AM ET
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I was totally amazed at these prodigies. It makes me feel so good inside to know that these young people are recognized for the gits that they have been given by God! The parents of these young children should be very proud of them and I could see it in thier eyes and hear it in their voices that they are very proud. This makes me wish that at least one of my children were a prodigy in something. I am proud of my children for who they are and who they have become, but to be a genius, wow, how great would that be?! Even though these children are not mine, I'm proud of them and what they have accomplished! These are the children who are our future. Keep up the great works!
Posted by jhagen36 on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 4:18 AM ET
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My kids will be geniuses, if they know what is good for them
Posted by poopsikkendig on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 4:52 AM ET
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interesting, but remember the style of intelligence they have is great, but i bet they lack severly in other forms of intelligence...afterall no 1 can be a master at any given area, just a specialist in 1 or 2 at most...or you end up being a jack of trades and master of none like most people.
Posted by strider86x on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 5:54 AM ET
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Can't get the video to stream-sad. Looks like some very interesting stories here. Who do you call for a problem (technical) at Yahoo! K. S.@yahoo.com
Posted by musicaman45 on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 5:56 AM ET
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My blessings for all of them specially to Sho .
Posted by judy48pr on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 7:12 AM ET
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What precious gifts these children are and we reap the benefits of thier gift. Remaining humble and respecting thier gifts will keep them on track..
Posted by rodeorn62 on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 9:12 AM ET
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What precious
Posted by rodeorn62 on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 9:14 AM ET
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