Why is it our job to make other people feel 'comfortable'?
Why are they uncomfortable?
Why can't they be happy for us?
Really, if they're uncomfortable about stuff in the real world -- that's their issue and not mine. (I'm so nasty! haha)
Why can't they say "That's awesome -- maybe your kid will find a cure for cancer and global warming in a few years."
*Snort* LOL
Jesse,
You're right ... it isn't our job to make the rest of the world feel comfortable with our children and I wish I could keep that in the back of my head but when the questions and shocked looks are in front of me I can't help but coil a little. Maybe some of us (meaning me) are just not strong enough to say it to their face. I wish I could.
And for why they are uncomfortable... I really think it has more to do with competition than anything else. These are the parents that want to believe their child is the smartest/best and when they come across a gifted one it is a hard pill to swallow. Tis probably why I don't argue it and change the subject. I am not looking to rub salt in the wound.
