Ideally, we wouldn't have to label our kids. They would all have their individual needs (academic, social, creative, athletic, etc.) met at school. Remember that ND kids have individual needs, too. Their strengths should be nurtured and their weaknesses addressed. I think this is what rubs a lot of parents the wrong way. We seem to be saying that the individual needs of GT kids are somehow more important than those of ND kids. They are not. All kids are important. Unfortunately, our current educational system does not take anyone's individual needs into account. Even for kids on IEP, it is like pulling teeth to get an individually designed program. Parents are put in the position of having to demand services for their kids all the time. It's a real shame and a waste of resources.
