I have wonderfully supportive friends and family who are fascinated and amazed by my eldest. Some of his talents are kind of like party tricks, and they all think it's pretty cool. So I definitely post many things about my son's achievements on Facebook. I also want my son to feel proud of himself; and so he should because he is pretty amazing smile

However, with acquaintances and strangers I am less forthcoming. Some people can get really funny, and take it less as "my kid is smart", and more as "your kid is stupid". I wait until they ask questions, if they ever, and I answer honestly. I am not going to act like being gifted is bad and shameful.