Originally Posted by 22B
Maybe I should ask, in whose agenda is this student a pawn, and why?
This student citing his own authentic experience which leads him to form a viewpoint which you many not share does not make him a "pawn". While participants on gifted forums often decry labels, and other practices which may seem to judge an individual as "less than", seeking instead to raise awareness and serve needs which others may not see... let us also carefully consider the needs each person takes time to share with us, rather than claim these needs do not exist or do not create vulnerability for negative impact.

If you would like to share your own personal anecdote and experiences which lead you to draw a different conclusion, that would be received open-mindedly.