Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Recommended Resources Dr. Sylvia Rimm - anyone gone to lecture?

I am planning to hear her speak with my DH. He does not know this yet. I am curious on how she will be for my husband to listen to. He is a very caring Dad, so don't take this the wrong way but.. He is a bit anti-psycology and is not convienced of consequence of gifted not being challenged yet. He thinks I'm overreacting to my DYS Son's needs. He has a nephew that went thru school without studying and has done great in college.

I am sure the dads out here will speak up, but I bet that 90%+ of the readers and posters to these forums are moms (I am). My experience with going to gifted and talented meetings and conferences is that by far the majority of the attendees are... moms. I don't think your DH's reaction is atypical for a dad. For whatever reason (culture, biology,??), moms usually take the lead on pursuing information and resources for their gifted kids. So... he may be bored. If he will go, that is great. Even better if he really gets involved in researching, meeting with teachers, etc. Like I said, some dads do, but I think they are in the minority, so if I were you I wouldn't really expect it.

I think one area where many dads really step up is in helping our kids pursue their passions. For example, my ex-H helps D with her bluebird houses (she is pursuing a birdbox webcam this summer, so it should be interesting!).

DH will go to teacher meetings but I don't expect him to get more involved. It just doesn't fit into his life right now. He is a great Dad in many ways.

I just want him to understand the seriousness of my son's needs. I've done the research but have not been able to completely sell him.

Dad here In our family I am the one that is constantly on the boards and researching but then again my wife teaches for a living so I think she feels she already has a good feel for what DS needs.

OTGMom,
I would strongly warn you against bringing your DH is hear Dr. Rimm. Don't get me wrong, she's terrific, and she appears understands LOG, but she pitches her talkes and books to the top 15% of the ability scale, and leaves aside the needs of PG kids. I would love to hear her, and think you would enjoy her as well, but remember that the top .1% is a very small number, and not who she is likely to be addressing. It seems likely to me that if you DH attends, he will come home 'armed' with quotes against you. I hate to see that happen.

Rimm is gives great advice to parents of MG and bright kids who are whining. And she recognizes that the HG+ and PG kids do need to be accomidated, but she is wonderful at not watering down her message by talking about those 'few and rare' much.

Purely my personal opinion, but if I were in your shoes, I'd want to be warned.

((Hugs))
Grinity

She will be addressing an audience of kids mostly in the 130 IQ range. Talking about their stresses.

I might be better not going with him. thanks.

I got the email from that school about her talk. I have read many of her books so I didn't think I'd get anything much from it but if you go please let me know what you thought of it. I know we are in the same area

OTGMom,
How was the lecture? I hope you didn't regret bringing/not bringing your DH....
Grinity