Hi!
My ten-year-old daughter was identified as gifted through scoring in the 99th percentile on the OLSAT. Since my husband and I were both identified as gifted in school, we were originally proud, BUT (big BUT) --
Now we have more confirmation that she has the potential we always assumed she had. This has been the cause of a lot of conflict in the house because she refuses to do her homework, among other problems. She only wants to do what has a practical value for her at a certain time. If she senses the homework doesn't ultimately matter, ("Why should we have to memorize the capitals of all the states? That's what Google is for!") she'll make a video or hang out with her friends instead.
Piano comes very easily to her, but she won't practice. Same with guitar.
Her behavioral issues are worse. She is constantly in trouble with teachers and playground supervisors for talking back, rolling her eyes at them, getting in power struggles with them or with boys at her table, being tough on girls and telling them to "Not be babies" if they are crying, etc. She only cares about her own justice/fairness system and can't seem to play the elementary school game. She has probably spent more time in the principal's office than anyone else in her grade.
She did really excel in math after I hired a twice-a-week tutor for her. She seemed to thrive on the one-on-one attention. And she had a goal -- she wanted to get into advanced math in middle school. Other than math, her grades are meh. She just won't do the work.
Has anyone else had similar problems? If so, how did you address them?
Thank you in advance!
Sugardog
