Originally Posted by drtrum
The best thing you can do for your kid is to make the right kind of big deal out of things. Its a good big deal to be accepted into the Davidson Institute. Don't try to hide their accomplishment.

I totally agree with this part. But I wouldn't add nerdy in the explanation. We don't want anyone to think that DYS is nerdy group.

I would not go out there and announce that my DD is a DYSer but if I see someone who is DYS worthy, I might recruit. Especially in public school, the advocacy is easier with more people in your shoes.

So, if other DYS worthy parents ask me, I would answer in detail and even encourage them to apply.

But for others, I would just say your DD/DS qualifies and now belongs to the DYS. It is a group of kids who has similar interest (in lieu of learning) and similar abilities (in lieu of IQ). Then, you may spell out the name and if they are really interested, they can google it.