2giftgirls: We've been having more discussions lately about what gifted means to us as individuals and as a family. (Probably because we've had lots of together time as we've all been home with a nasty cold).
Anyway, it's occurred to us that 99% of our friends are gifted, as are their kids. We didn't consciously seek out gifted friends, it just turned out that way. That said, not all of our friends live in our small town or have children - thus the lack of tribe for my kids.
It wasn't an issue in elementary school because both kids had their bff's and a few other friends who are also gifted. But it was a tiny school and as they move through mid and high school, the classes are larger and gifted friends are far fewer.
Dd16 detests her "regular" classes. Her school is 60% boys and she says so many of them are obnoxious. But since she's on the honors track there are always at least 3 or 4 other gifted kids in her regular classes. It's just that the entire tenor of the class is changed.
It sounds as if Butter is doing well in the homeschool environment. What exactly happens at girl scouts that is making you uncomfortable. Dd hated Brownies because the tasks seemed too mundane.
I can relate as I was asked not to return to my girl scout troop after an exceptionally (fun) trying for the adults camp out. LOL!
