While I completely understand this phraseology in the context of this question, I'll also take the opportunity to say that the 97 or 98% of the population that is not gifted takes umbrage with the gifted being considered
special. The gifted are normal but not typical; the gifted do have different educational needs.
I mention this not to be nit-picky, but to provide insight and vocabulary that may be more neutral and therefore better received in some mixed audiences.
The use of certain words, including
special and
bored, can work against the gifted.
That said, I appreciate this topic and find it interesting to read what people have to share about nature and nurture.
