Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Parenting and Advocacy Bored vs. not challenged in school?

I would approach the school and tell them what you see/hear from your son. Then ask in a very nonconfrontal way if they had ideas to challenge him? I got into trouble talking about gifted and said the work was boring for my DS. I have since found out from reading those are 2 big mistakes with advocay. I think I hurt the teacher feeling because she is a caring teacher. But it may not be that her work is boring it is just boring for my son because it may not have the depth he needs. Is there a gifted program or teacher at his school? If they don't provide testing you might want to provide that if you can. I would read as much as you can. Look at the DYS program here and read the books they suggest. I also liked a book called being smart about gifted. I'm new at this. There is lots of support here if you need ideas. You could PM me if you want. Good luck.