Lulu,
Are you saying that people who's children do not go to the school complain about your child's school? Do they feel free to make negative comments to you about the school just because they know your child isn't lumped into the "regular" classroom? Or are these other parents whose children are also in the gifted program? Either way, I think the gossip, competition goes on everywhere. I have always just refused to get sucked in, although I've had my share of things to complain about! LOL don't, however, and I just keep my mouth shut and try to do what's best for my son without getting sucked into the negativity. It can be exhausting!
