Actually, it doesn't really matter to me if or how gifted they are. I definitely see perseverance and independence with these children/adults, which is so important for ultimate success ( With 9 kids, it is highly unlikely that these parents were holding their kids' hands through each online and college course). For me, the whole "gifted" construct is more of an issue with younger kids as we attempt to navigate the system and get what our kids need to establish a solid foundation. By high school if not earlier, many other attributes come to the forefront and I think that the focus has to shift to actual achievement.
Because achievement.
