I think "wall to wall" is your key phrase there... and I know someone I'd like to lock her in a room with.
It's not about the kid at all.... and it's nothing like appropriate sharing in a group with others. It's about a parent who has no other possible topic of conversation, doesn't let anyone get a word in edgewise, and latches on to one or two bits of "proof" and will not let go. And what's weird is that in the cases I've known (I think I've met more than my fair share...) the things they latch on to are really much less interesting than the real kid. It's like they've checked off a "standard gifted kid" checklist, found their couple bits of "proof" and nevermind that they have this actual kid with actual talents that would make much better conversation.
