Nurturing Potential skills of a child:

Many children possess unique talents and abilities waiting to be discovered and nurtured. Recognizing and utilizing your child’s skills not only builds their confidence, but also fosters a sense of purpose and accomplishment. When parents actively encourage the development of these natural talents, children are more likely to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By helping children harness their skills, families lay the foundation for lifelong resilience, adaptability, and fulfillment, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to their communities and to face future challenges with creativity and self-assurance. The following is a story of a special wood carving skill that was held by the Rebbe Maharash:[1]

Already from when the Rebbe Maharash was five years old he had revealed a special talent in word carving. He would use small knives to carve beautiful pictures and designs into pieces of wood. An elderly Chassid once offered the child his own special carving knife as a gift if the child would be able to tell him as to where G-d is found. The child responded by taking out his own knife and offering it to the elderly Chassid as a gift if he can tell him as to where G-d is not found. The Chassid smiled and said that with his response he has rightfully earned his carving knife as a gift.

[1] Reshimos Devarim 1:143; Haparsha Hachassidit 1 p. 349