My son is an only child. We knew that he was very smart but we did not have any other children to compare him. It was his first grade teacher who brought it to our attention that he may be gifted. The testing confirmed our suspicions. Now my husband and I are trying to figure out the best way to parent him and provide educational support. Not being very familiar with giftedness, I have a million questions and a very difficult time finding answers.
I have questions like how much of this do I share with my son and when should I share this information? Is it rude or boastful to share this information with other parents? How do I handle his constant need to debate with me, super sensitivity and extreme competitiveness? He's thriving in public school, should I be looking to enroll him in some type of giftedness program? What if I put it in a gifted school and he doesn't perform well?
I'm new to this so feedback is appreciated.
Thanks!
