acs,
I'm sorry to imply that your experience was not real! Opps!
I'm also sorry to imply that your expereince was 'just based on the giftedness itself.'
I agree that early entrance and skipping are quite different issues, and that grade skips are not positive - academically, socially, or both - in many instances. I'm really grateful that you have been willing to share, given the 'pro-acceleration' flavor of this forum. I hope that everyone who has had bad expereinces with full grade skips feels safe enough to post on the full range of their history.
Every situation is different, and every situation is complicated. I firmly believe that if we treat each other with respect, then we will be better able to make the best decisions we possibly can for our dear children. I do appologise that I have given you the feeling that you were being heard with less than the respect you deserve. Opps!
Thanks for catching me when I head off 'the path.' I do value you letting me know.
Smiles,
Grimity
