Hello,
I'm writing this because I'm a bit shocked that this site exists and is so busy, and appalled at many of the things said here.
I agree with many things that have been said here and somethings make me cringe. Isn't that true of most boards? For better or worse, sometimes we use numbers as shorthand for levels of giftedness and/or to give insight into our child's unique challenges. What I appreciate about this site is that I can talk openly about things that are going on with my kids and not have to leave out that they are gifted.
From your description, I doubt that you have children. In case you don't know, it is difficult to find situations where it is socially acceptable to talk about the baggage that comes with having a "gifted" kid except in very limited circumstances. Yes, people may know that your kid is gifted because they are in a gt program or are grade accelerated but they don't understand the full implications. They just assume that your kid is smart so life is easier for them. For example, if you try to talk about the fact that your 6 year old can't watch G-rated movies because she finds them too stressful, most parents of non-gt kids can't relate. They give you a look that says, "What's wrong with your kid?" Here, people, not only relate, but give you pointers about how to get through the problem. Sometimes, it's nice to know that you are not alone.
