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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A crucial distinction is being lost here (particularly by 11:24, the bitter but idiotic sock puppet). There is a big difference between gifted, highly gifted, and profoundly gifted. Here is an article from a gifted site, Hoagies, that distinguishes among the different ranges of "giftedness" and whether schools can meet different types of kids' needs: http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/underserved.htm Here are some key quotes: - Children of IQ 133 appear in the population at a ratio of approximately 1:40. In general, an elementary school teacher could expect to encounter a child like Paula every couple years. - Children of IQ 169 appear in the population at a ratio of less than 1:100,000. If an elementary school teacher taught 30 students each year in a professional career of 40 years, the odds against her having such a child in her class are more than 80:1. Bottom line: the 120 and 130 kids aren't all that uncommon in the DC area, and people get tired of hearing about other peoples' 120-130 kids. It's the 160 kids who are profoundly gifted, who need the special programs. [/quote] 11:24. First time I opened this thread and certainly not a sock puppet although I admit only reading this page and the one prior. Teach you gifted kid some manners. In the long term, focusing on getting along with others will make for a happier life.[/quote] Actually, I don't disagree with you. Social skills are just as important as sheer brain power for what's most important: a happy life. And sorry for confusing you with the obnoxious tiger mom.[/quote]
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