Originally Posted by MumOfThree
Actually I do have a few random thoughts - I think GeoMamma and I may have been twins separated at birth.
Thank you! I'm honoured smile

Annette, this bit:
Originally Posted by annette
Also, why do you think that gifted children must teach themselves? Some do, but some don't. That's not a qualifier.
I think its because so many of us have had the 'pushy'or whatever label thrown at us, we often feel we have to emphasise that we didn't make our children <do whatever>, even here. I hear it a lot, you know.

I really love how supportive this thread is and its given me a lot to think about.

I think I might make a sign saying something like "I won't coleslaw my children" and put it up where I will see it everyday, to remind me.