We can't even find a group of peers for DD because there are NO gifted groups or associations... no gifted programs... nothing. I love the idea that she would get to know herself through hard work. I just wish I could wave a magic motivation wand at her. At best, she gives a moderate effort at the things she is interested in.
It is too bad that there isn't decent resource evenly distributed....this is the very reason why so many of us 'settle' for gradeskips. But remember that
'gifted' is just a label, and not a very helpful one at that. Look for chess clubs, library book groups, Reptile clubs, science fiction fan groups...keep an open mind.Try things. See if your state gifted society has any programing or telephone support. Once you figure out where your local peers are hiding it gets a lot easier - sometimes the organization is very informal.
Peers can be agemates, interestmates, or thinking level mates. Depends on circumstances. I think the trick is to mix and match.
The way I look at is 'Parents are in charge of the environment, kids are in charge of what use they make of it.'
Best Wishes,
Grinity
