I occasionally wonder about this topic as our children are both adoptees (not biologically related to each other or us). First I will say that there is a great difference between the two - one (MG) has the drive and the organizational skills to lead the world.She is that combo of high achieving and gifted. The other (DYS) just is - different. This crazy need to read, watch, try. The intensity. She also has been diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type so that sometimes gets in the way of her learning. We are she sure will do something imaginative and grand when she grows up but will need others to act on her dreams and keep her organized. They both have opportunities and parents advocating for them that many children do not. They are a great study in nature vs nurture.
I often wonder about DD DYS' biological parents. There is a very good chance they are impoverished farmers in their country. If IQ is inherited, what are they doing with the passion to learn, that obvious difference from the average individual? I just can't even imagine how hard that would be. DD struggles to fit in with kids at school, but there are some who are quirky like her. What about someone without anyone like them? I just hurt for them sometimes.
