43It is generally believed that prodigies are half born, half made, and mostly discovered and given proper upbringing at an early age. (A)Half of prodigies are children who are born with certain talents and the other half are made through their upbringing. (B)Gifted children will eventually turn into prodigies, especially those whose inborn gifts are discovered at an early age. (C)Children who are born with certain talents have a good chance to become prodigies if they are brought up under professional care. (D) For gifted children to become prodigies, their inborn gifts need to be found early and be fostered in time.