GĐXH - A child prodigy who got into Harvard at age 11 and spoke eight languages met a bitter end, leaving many heartbroken.
The prodigy got into Harvard at age 11 and speaks eight languages.
William's intelligence surprised and impressed many people. (Photo: Toutiao)
William James Sides (born in 1898 in the United States) was the only son of Boris Sides and Sarah Mandelbaum Sidis. His father was a Jewish doctor of medicine of Ukrainian descent, and his mother was a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine.
With parents who were both brilliant intellectuals, William James Sides inherited intelligence and grew up in exceptional educational conditions. He showed early signs of linguistic ability before he was even one year old. William could fluently pronounce the word "aluminum." By 18 months old, he could read, look at magazines and books. One of William's favorite magazines at the time was The New York Times.
Seeing that William was exceptionally intelligent and able to absorb knowledge faster than his peers, Boris and his wife decided to withdraw him from school. At this time, Boris began researching new theories of early childhood education, which he then applied to raising his son. Thanks to his father's close guidance and support, William's intelligence and language skills further improved.
At the age of two, William began learning Latin and Greek. By the age of four, he was proficient in these two challenging languages for information retrieval. By the age of six, his father introduced him to specialized subjects related to linguistics and anatomy. He also developed a particular interest in logic.
One of William Sides' first and most impressive achievements was being accepted into Harvard Medical School at the age of 7. However, due to his young age, William was denied admission.
Not stopping there, Dr. Boris Sides' son continued to hone his skills to improve his knowledge. William can speak eight different languages, including Latin, Greek, French, Russian, Hebrew, Turkish, and a new language of his own making.
By the age of 11, William Sides had officially been accepted into Harvard University. During his studies, he was loved and admired by many. Harvard professors were astonished by William's outstanding intellect. He also easily passed the rigorous entrance exam at MIT.
At the age of 17, William completed his undergraduate program at Harvard with honors. Afterward, he was invited to teach Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, and trigonometry. Throughout his more than four years as a lecturer, William consistently excelled in his duties. He also conducted numerous scientific studies and made significant contributions to the university.
As an adult, William was believed to have an exceptionally high IQ, ranging from 250 to 300. Furthermore, he was fluent in 25 different languages. It seemed William would have a successful and happy life.
What are the consequences of parental mistakes?
Tragedy struck when William was 21 years old. (Photo: Toutiao)
However, at the age of 21, a storm hit and changed his entire path.
Even as an adult, William remained under the strict supervision and control of his father. His entire education was decided by his father. This led William to develop obsessive-compulsive disorder. Over time, the condition caused his mental health to deteriorate, gradually manifesting as rebellious behavior.
Unwilling to pursue a PhD as his father wished, William decided to study law at Harvard Law School. With only months left until his law degree, William was arrested for participating in a protest. To "tame" William, his parents decided to send him to a psychiatric hospital, hoping he would come to his senses and change his outlook on life.
By the age of 23, William officially broke free from his father's control and excessive interference. However, an event at the age of 21 caused the former "child prodigy" to lose his purpose in life. William did not continue his education. He lived an ordinary life, doing manual labor to make ends meet. At the age of 46, he died of a brain hemorrhage.
William James Sides is one of the young talents who suffered a tragic fate despite his exceptional abilities. Many believe that the tragic end of this "child prodigy" stemmed from his father's conservative parenting style. Overly restrictive and controlling parenting can make children feel suffocated and oppressed, and over time, this can negatively impact their psychology.
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