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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, I am curious to know if there are any patterns with temperament, sleep, and how parents balanced this constant need for stimulation.[/quote]

My very high IQ child never needed outside stimulation.  He will find something interesting or to explore anywhere.  He’s never been bored.  He has a very loving temperament but has never needed a lot of sleep.  [/quote]

+1. Very gifted people are never bored.  My genius friend said she doesn’t even understand what “feeling bored” means because, as she says, she can always think. [/quote]

I tested pretty gifted as a kid (don't know the numbers my mom said "99.9th %ile" but I don't know on what) and have 1 kid who is profoundly gifted and others who are more in the run of the mill gifted category and in the average category.   I'm also a teacher. This all to say I know lots of kids.

I think that boredom is personality.  Some kids get bored quickly.  Some kids can get lost in their head for hours and not even notice what's going on around them.  Some are in between. I've seen kids in both categories at both ends of the IQ range.  [/quote]

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