Thanks, Ashley. The term "gifted" is so controversial because it fuels so much envy and suspicion among those who don't have an identified child. Unfortunately, books like Gladwell's and others incite further controversy by creating an impression that anyone can be gifted if they just work hard enough. Families without a gifted child also don't understand the many struggles gifted children face and think it's all so easy!
Gail www.giftedchallenges.com