Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Parenting and Advocacy Stubborn kid gets in her own way

Not that it was hers to choose, but she may have come with a gifted brain as standard equipment... possibly the kind which does not turn off or slow down easily... but whose attention and focus may be channeled effectively by a parent coming alongside and gently guiding. There are tips and techniques for doing this, many find the book A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children to be a good resource.

DS11 has not figured this out yet. Depends on who that someone else is also.

LOL, Megmeg.

I concur that sometimes the Socratic method is the only way to get through this particular type of learner.

Not that I have a lot of experience with the pig-headed type of child, mind.

It is just like dealing with an obstinate mule. You have to get through their internal veil of counterproductive dialog.

Agreed. Often anyone but a parent has a novelty effect which can attract the child's attention. This is part of why we need strong support systems of others who can interact with our children. One of the difficult parts of parenting is not taking offense or feeling sidelined when someone else gets an idea through to our child and sees that "aha" moment we've been working supportively toward.