My 10 year old son 2 years ago was identified as gifted and is a highly sensitive, aware child. He attends a gifted enrichment program once a month with the schoolboard. Recently his biological father who has not been in his life for the past 5 years has resurfaced. My son remembers the emotional harm caused by his father prior to his abandonment. Prior to his father abandoning him supervised access was enforced for 2 years. His biological father has never written, called for 5 years. My question is "Would it be harmful to his sensitive nature to expose him again to a man he does not know? I understand the rights of fathers but my son has not had one ever. I am worried that at this critical time (pre-teen) the emotional implications will be tremendous. Do gifted children suffer and feel more deeply than others?Any comments.
