Bostonian - I suppose I had not thought of those types of "average kid" costs.

Setting that aside, the only time I can see where my DD12 ended up "saving" me money was when she skipped a grade while attending her private elementary school. Of course, we were only at the private because our public school was doing more harm than good...

Now, I should note, I am happy to have spent what I have on my daughter, and I am ecstatic that my wife and I are in a position to afford what we have been able to. I am sure there are many parents squeezed between their HG/PG child (rock) and a tough financial situation (hard place).

-S.F.


For gifted children, doing nothing is the wrong choice.