snide person who can't help smirking and making contemptuous comments about his classmates and teachers.
I agree. This doesn't exactly sound like a recipie for creating an outgoing and people-loving kid, does it?
Check out this page to see if there are any gifted events happening within traveling distance. Even a yearly weekend event can keep hope alive for many kids:
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/conferences.htmOnce he gets to age 12 I recommend CTY summer camps. My son estimates about 1/3 of the kids come from outside the US.
Love and More Love,
Grinity
