Originally Posted by 1frugalmom
I now understand some of DD7 & DD8's issues are because our girls are gifted, but to me that doesn't give them a free pass in life to not do what they are told, when they are told. I don't see them as any different from any other child in that respect. Maybe I'm wrong...I don't know. Are we asking too much?

Philosophically, I come from another world. Not judging your point of view, but I don't believe children (gifted or not) need to do what they are told when they are told. I believe even my own child is just another human being who deserves dignity, respect, fairness, and communication. I have a responsibility to keep him safe and help him make good decisions when he has inadequate skills to make them on his own and to contribute to his learning those skills.