Originally Posted by ReaderGirl
I think I’d be less likely to feel like giftedness explained it if my parents were more into reading. I mean, I don’t think I would’ve gotten into it so much if I didn’t have a knack for it, especially being in an environment that didn’t and still doesn’t encourage it.
One other question that comes to mind: you've mentioned a few times your parents' dislike/lack of interest in reading. Intelligence is generally considered fairly heritable. I may be misreading here, but can we assume that you are indicating that you don't believe your parents to be gifted? I am wondering if you have anyone else in your extended family who would be considered gifted or highly intelligent. There can be some hit and miss aspects to intelligence when there are variations within the family.

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