Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Age or Ability Specific Forums Pre-school How do you talk to your child?

I.ve never used baby talk other than in play. DS6 is very serious in his need for answers and would be really upset if I spoke like this. He would consider it "belittling" even if I gave the correct answer. My 2 youngest, DS3, DS4 get spoken to in a regular voice as well.