In answer to your question, I gave up trying. There's no point, and others just get angry at me. Though finding other gifties can help with stress.


QFT. This. So much.

There are a few other parents that get it...

some code phrases that I've found useful in identifying them:

a) "We've found that the flexibility is... not unlimited..."

b) "Sometimes {DD} wishes that the level were more.. rigorous..."

c) "We've had problems with perfectionism and procrastination-- have you noticed that?"

d) "It's not always easy to keep {DD} motivated. What do you find works?"

e) "We've not been too thrilled with {some aspect of curriculum}-- maybe it's just us."


Schrödinger's cat walks into a bar. And doesn't.