Research by Aneesa Malik
As Britain celebrates the astonishing intelligence of young Shrindhi it is important to remember the hard work and sheer dedication she and her family have put into her intellect, for her to win the highly sought after incredibly competitive Child Genius 2013 accolade.
We at Asian World caught up with the child genius that is Shrindhi and her family to try and delve deeper into her incredible mind and see who this young phenomena really is.
Suja (parent) Q&A
When did you realise Shrinidhi was a gifted child?
When Shrinidhi was about 3 years old, she displayed photographic memory to recollect flags of countries. As she grew up, she also showed extreme acumen to remember mythological characters and great volumes of books that she read and could also spell complex words naturally with great ease.
Was there anything you did to nurture or develop her enthusiasm for learning?
We have never set any boundaries, saying her to do this or learn this. We made sure that we gave her the right moral support and guidance, where appropriate.
How important was Shrinidhis education to you as parents?
We believe strongly in the power of education and have emphasised on good values and principles in life alongside education.
What are your plans for Shrinidhi in the future?
As already mentioned, we don’t have a roadmap. She has to enjoy and experience the journey of discovery and learning, rather than following an itinerary.
Did you ever have any doubts about Shrinidhi before entering her in the Child Genius competition?
Shrinidhi always plays to the best of her ability and never benchmarks herself relative to others. So, the fact that there was a competition element in this programme was a new challenge for Shrinidhi.
Do you think being of a south Asian background ever created obstacles for Shrinidhi’s success?
No.
Shrinidhi Q&A
How does it feel to have won Child Genius 2013?
It feels great to be crowned Child Genius of the Year.
What is your next big Challenge?
My next big challenge is secondary school after the summer and teaching myself as much economics as possible before university.
What advice would you give future child genius or those wanting to be as academically bright as you?
Best wishes, happiness is liking what you do and following your passion.
By Emb Hashmi
