We're all a product of our experiences!
I've posted some of my story, but basically I feel I had been severely damaged by my parents and the schools inability to recognize significant sensitivities and overexcitabilities that are a part of my giftedness. And I do consider it a gift to be overly perceptive and imaginative and creative. It was certainly good intentions that drove their need to have me fit and and just be like everyone else, tough love as you will. But we all know what "they" say about good intentions
This was exactly my experience growing up. It took a really long time to view some these aspects of giftedness as a positive thing.
BUT, when no one is looking I will sand the edges of that square hole a bit, to make the fit more comfortable. Does that hurt my child?
I truly think if you listen to your gut as a parent, you will do right by your child. I think light sanding is needed for every child in certain areas!
