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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You applied and were denied and you spent all th effort to appeal.  You finally got your kid in.  What are you worrying about now?  That she will feel smart for getting in, or dumb compared to some of the real geniuses who will be in the class?  OP - what is your gripe?  And why would you start complaining about this 'tough' situation, when there are probably many on this board who are truly disappointed their DC didn't get in.  [/quote]

OP here.  don't get me wrong.  I'm happy for my child. My heart breaks however, at the thought that she ever doubted her intelligence and felt alienated in anyway.  
It breaks my heart to think other kids feel the same way.

Many on this forum - frequently distinguish "gifted" from "smart" from "hard work".  As adults we have opportunities to make up for deficiencies in one area by focusing on others.   We recognize we can overcome difficulties and disadvantages.   8 and 9 year olds are not as equipped.

As a parent I had no clue my daughter felt that way.  [/quote]

OP my DS is at TJ and I feel the same way. I think that he feels that he has to 'succeed" there at any cost. It is worrisome.[/quote]

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