Good question. I think there are several reasons I'm in denial. I am starting to think that I hid my giftedness to fit in growing up.
Also, DH and I are realizing that all of our friends are gifted, along with their children. Therefore, my only comparisons were kids like my children, so until her gifted teacher tested her in April, I truly thought DD8 was a bit gifted, but mostly like everyone else. I didn't even know that there were LOG.
And now that we're having issues at her school and the principal keeps implying that DD8 isn't that smart (she's one of the GT who doesn't care about grades and refuses to do the easy work), it's not helping me accept what is happening. When I was told of her IQ score, I cried - is that normal? Don't get me wrong, I realize it's a lot better than many alternatives.
I haven't even checked into private KGs nearby yet. My post was more about whether she really is that advanced. I don't have any frame of reference, and I don't want to push her. But I would think that they would allow a visit, etc.
Thanks for reminding me that no decisions have to be final.
