Gifted Children & School: parenting advice

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I tested three times in elementary school for the gifted program and always felt a little short. It wasn't until I was retested again in high school that I was finally accepted in. My best friend and a lot of my close friends were in the gifted program and the only difference that I noticed was that a couple days a week they would go to the gifted school. The projects they worked on always sounded really cool too. It sounds like this program that you are considering for your child is a lot different than that one.

What I really wanted to comment on was that it sounds like both you and your son are introverts. People are surprised when I tell them that I am because they automatically think introverts are quiet and shy. Introverts actually need a lot of quiet, recovery time after social interaction. I think that is why by the end of the work week I am exhausted and in a foul mood. After social events like weddings I need like 2 days to recover. That is probably why your son likes his bike rides. Quiet time to him self doing what he loves. Ultimately, I think you should see what he wants to do. I would do some research on being an introvert. I will try to find the name of this book I read on the subject but here is a good link too: http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...troverted.html. I think if you are able to work with a teacher at the school that can understand how to deal with an introverted, highly gifted child that would be the best scenario. I am really going to find info on that book. I think it will help you and your family out.

ETA: Here is the website of the author of the book I was talking about The Introvert Advantage: http://www.theintrovertadvantage.com/. I borrowed that book from the library and realizing I'm an introvert has been a God-send for me.