Go CFK! Well Said!
In addition here are some more of my pocket definitions of 'gifted':
Gifted is as gifted does: If your child loves to learn and immerses herself in learning, then they are gifted. If they thrive in a learning environment designed for older kids, they are gifted.
Gifted means that the child has special educational needs that are only occasionally met in the regular classroom. ((Note that regular varies from location to location))
Having a gifted kid is when you would never chat with your local friends about what your child is doing - both the good and the bad, and not because you are a private person. If you have become really good at turning the topic of conversation back to what your neighbor's kids are doing and politely ohhing and ahhing, then you need to be here.
Gifted children are not better or worse than typically developing kids, they just are on a unique developmental path, all their own.
There is no universally accepted definition of 'what does the word gifted mean.' This forum is for everyone who wants to work together to think well about their kids.
Mombot, your child is a gift, no matter what the lables say. If you are following her lead thoughtfully, and giving that supported push when needed, then you are doing it right.
Love and More Love,
Grinity
