For many years, it seems that little attention was paid to the myriad ways that gifted kids differ from the norm. Basically, they were treated as fast learners and walking encyclopedias. While I see your point, Dottie, I still appreciate the way the Roeper has made people aware of how gifted kids are different in how they perceive the world and experience life. They feel more, make more and deeper connections between things, and are not just "good students". Do you know what I mean?