but sometimes they are MORE advanced socially/empathicly and gets misunderstood. For example a gifted child might cry when they hear about an earthquake because they have more understanding of the tragedy than their age peers - but the crying is seen as "immature" rather than "advanced understanding and empathy".
Yes!! This is my DD. Back in grade 2, her teacher told me that she is "very immature." The teacher meant well... I took no offense to it and thankfully was fully aware of this common misunderstanding. Still... it can be very tricky and frustrating.
