Psychologist and member of the European Psychiatric Association Natalya Mikhaylovskaya spoke with KP about Indigo children after years of studying gifted youth. 

Babies with brilliant eyes 

"For the past 10 years children have been born who don't resemble ordinary boys and girls," Mikhaylovskaya said. "Their uniqueness is apparent when they are only several months old. Doctors say they are astounded by the children's very 'adult' eyes. While ordinary babies aren't able to focus their vision, Indigo children stare intensely. The older they get the odder they behave compared to their peers.” 

Parents are confused and turning to medical professionals for advice about how to raise their Indigo children. They're having a difficult time communicating with their kids. Their children don't want to study or play games like their friends. They don't listen to authority and they're always off on their own. 

This seems like a familiar story. There have always been problem children. In the past psychologists diagnosed them with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Hyperactivity and prescribe sedatives. However, children who suffer from hyperactivity aren't able to concentrate for long periods of time on one activity. The smallest obstacle deters them from proceeding any further and they are immediately consumed by another task. 

Meanwhile, Indigo children stick to one activity that genuinely interests them – and aren't impeded by difficulties. Instead, obstacles give them the extra push they need to succeed. Indigo children accomplish a great deal quickly. They're persistent and concentrated until they've satisfied their curiosity. Einstein comes to mind, who was considered mentally handicapped as a young boy. 

Maybe people with unusual gifts will change our lives for the better. (Screen shot from the film "Indigo.")