If your child realizes you're uncomfortable talking about their giftedness, they will take from that that it's something to hide and be ashamed of. I spent years trying to hide the fact that I was gifted in large part because I picked up on the fact that adults constantly sidestepped the topic of my intelligence. So I say be confident, be honest, and be open. Sure, don't start the conversation if you think it might lead to unpleasantness, but when somebody else brings up the topic, why should you hide the fact that your child is gifted and you're doing the right thing for them? I've read that Hoagies article, and the other three rules are great, but I think Rule #1 is absolutely dead wrong.
