Good point Questions. Sometimes I wonder if it's just more socially acceptable to give accolades and special treatment to kids who are good at sports rather than it being more respected. It's almost like "smart" is viewed as a basic trait that some equate with self-worth, along with "attractive" or "nice" rather than a more peripheral trait like "athletic" or "artistic". Perhaps some people view special programs for gifted kids the same as they would a special program for good-looking kids. KWIM?