Originally Posted by Grinity
I think that a lot of good points are being made on this thread, but I still can't get over the title 'bold and dumb child.'

Let's continue on a new thread called: 'My daughter's shyness is breaking my heart' or something similar, ok?

I agree completely (see title of this message).

I'd also like to point out that gifted doesn't mean shy. I know lots of outgoing gifted people.

Val