Very well said indeed, Neato! You have just described the path towards underachievement. Then, when the gifted child finally strolls across material that is fact challenging, they begin to doubt their own ability, which has gone into hibernation from lack of use.

Val, I like your spray bottle idea!! Think of all of the ideas that we pass around on this board. If we could distill the essence of them down, pour it into a bottle, and spray on teachers and school administrators.... Bwa-ha-ha-ha.... the mad scientist comes to life!!

grin

Mom to DS12 and DD3