I wouldn't worry. It sounds like she is just educating herself. That's what you want. There is no downside, unless you think she is reading obsessively AND not retaining most of it (I don't think that's likely, but it is definitely possible).

I also wouldn't worry that any shyness now means she won't be financially successful later, although I would encourage her to be more outgoing to get over her fears.

I understand your feelings about not wanting a gifted child. But you've got one-- now you're in for it. You can't help feeling how you feel, but you shouldn't let any bad feelings interfere with your good parenting.

What I would do is let her read, maybe helping her select some of the material to help ensure she's well-rounded (i.e. not reading 1,000 Rainbow Fairies books smile ). I would get her started on some activities to help her in areas where you think she's weak. And then I would sit back and relax-- you've got a decade-plus to help her be a fully capable human being. I think if you do that, no matter what her interests are, she will most likely be on track to be able to provide for herself just fine.

You've won the lottery-- just not the money kind! Think of it that way. Your daughter may go on to do Great Things and Change the Future of the Human Race, etc. etc. She's not just your daughter, she's a treasure. Don't dull her edge and she will most likely exceed your expectations.

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