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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're in MCPS but I handled it the same way -- by not talking it up. The issue is once they actually begin and are surrounded by all the other kids. Once in the HGC my DC picked up a lot of bragging about how great it was to be in there (but also how great an opportunity it was). Once the "i'm smarter" started in I said, "People who are smart know not to brag about it" and I stick with that.[/quote]

Sorry, I didn't answer your question. When he first got accepted I said it was for kids who did well in and enjoyed school, just like kids who do well in baseball join a travel team, etc. and that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses and it's important to pursue your particular strength.[/quote]

But let's hope parents and kids realize that kids who are not in AAP (or HGC, etc.) are also students who do well and enjoy school.  Just because a child is not in an advanced academic program doesn't mean they aren't good students.[/quote]

Sorry to be blunt but clearly it's a matter of "above and beyond" not just being a good student. Sorry again, not trying to hurt your feelings, but it's just like saying "everyone is equally good at baseball" when your kid is just good but another kid is excellent.[/quote]

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