Originally Posted by Ametrine
Originally Posted by amazedmom
...She would say disparaging remarks about dd in front of her, and told me the only reason DD knew the things she did was "because you answer her questions." Well, yes I do, it's called be a parent.

Aren't you amazed by so-called parents who "dumb-down" their children like that?

Yes...I look at little ones in the stores and wonder why the parents act like they are brainless blobs. Even before I knew DS was gifted, I always treated him as if he were able to understand years beyond what the baby books said was possible.

Yes! A child's mind is so receptive and inquisitive. It's a real disservice to any child-- gifted or otherwise--not to offer an immersive, engaging environment. I wish more people understood that deprivation of intellectual stimulation is the mental equivalent of withholding food to children. They need all-encompassing nourishment and nurturing. Aargh!!

I'll get off my soap box now...

What is to give light must endure burning.