The Child Prodigy Trope, Explained

The first 100 people to go to are going to get unlimited access for one week to try it out. You’ll also get 25% off if you want the full membership! | Are child prodigies born or made? Do they deserve our envy or sympathy? And what happens when they grow up? In this video we take on the Child Prodigy trope on screen, what they represent in our culture, and why we project our dreams and disillusionment onto these wunderkinds. If you like this video, subscribe to our channel or support us on Patreon:

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