Originally Posted by playandlearn
I too don't really like labels, be they prodigies, or HGs, PGs, or, "gifted". I think everyone should have the opportunity to develop their potential to the fullest.

I agree, but unfortunately, the labels are sometimes necessary in order to understand what "to the fullest" means.

Children who are intellectually disabled need that label so that expectations won't be too high. Gifties need it so they won't be too low. Etc.