Originally Posted by kcab
Originally Posted by OHGrandma
Isn't it sad that the child who acts out due to abuse gets services and lots of compassion(which they should!) but the gifted child who acts out in the same manner is expected to suck it up?
It is sad, seems unreasonable, really. I agree that your story as a whole is worrisome, for one thing, it seems possible that there are other gifted kids out there whose behavior is attributed to abuse. What if there isn't really abuse? Conversely what if it's the giftedness that's leading to abuse - that the parent is being pushed beyond what they can handle. I could see that being more likely with a step-parent.

Honestly, GS10's step mother fits the category of having been pushed past what she could handle. But all of us have some point where we need help. The fact she refuses to take on full responsibility for her reaction to GS10 is why I come down pretty hard on her.