Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Learning Environments How do I help my lonely child?

We went though the very same thing. While it's likely to get better as he gets older, my best advice is when he does find the rare one or two people who he relates to, help to ensure he gets plenty of time with those one or two special friends.

As such children get older, often the school activities help to steer GT kids toward those of similar intellect and sensitivity. I know band / choir did a lot to help in that regard for us. Until that happens, you might seek out activities where others of like sensitivity, fairness, and character might be. If you're a religious person, you church is a good choice, if not, just consider where others of like mind are likely to frequent.

Unfortunately, even among schools with GT programs, those programs often suffer by lack of addressing social / emotional needs of GT children.