While researching, I came across a quote by Hans Eberstark, the mental calculator and linguist: "We are an odd lot, often at odds with the society we were born into. We are out of context. Few, if any...were socially adapted conformists. Some were slandered and ridiculed." Dr. Deborah Ruf, in her book, notes that the chances of social alienation increase as one goes up the IQ ladder. Her studies found that the moderately gifted blended in easier. Those with IQ above 150 had a tougher time. I do think that the child's personality will play into how well he/she deals with this. When we mature, as adults, we are able to overlook rejection better and let things roll off.
