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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The real problem is that this whole process is very anxiety producing for everyone involved. I think that OP is too concerned about minute details.  I think her question is over the top.  However, I can't blame her because I have been there before. It's so hard to know when to loosen your grip and when you should step in. There is no real guideline for parents. It's compounded by the talk in the neighborhood and you start to feel like you aren't doing enough. It's just so stressful.  We all want to do best by our children.

-parent and teacher [/quote]

I agree with the above post. 
We do want the best for our children but the OP is putting her fear of the GBRS ahead of doing what's best for her child. 
If OP is concerned about the child's behavior, then the question should be asked, AAP or not, GBRS or not.

When you say that the "[i]whole process[/i]" is anxiety producing, are you talking about the AAP process? Yes, it does cause anxiety, but moreso for the folks who are too concerned. [/quote]
Yes, I mean the AAP process. I think the first time most people are faced with having to make the decision to apply or not, it is very anxiety producing.  It was for me.  I was listening to so many of the other parents talking about how they were going to apply, and how gen ed was much worse, etc. I was very conflicted and it took me time to figure out what was really important to me and what was the best fit for my child, when I took away what everyone else thought.  Once I did that, my anxiety subsided. But for those who are in the thick of it, facing deadlines, trying to put their packet together, etc., I can understand them being worried.

I don't remember a shred of anxiety when my kid went to GT years ago.  I didn't prepare a packet and didn't do a referral form. Back then it was pretty obvious which kids would go to a center and you didn't have everyone and their Uncle thinking their child's future would be ruined if they didn't get in.

FCPS has really mucked up the whole idea of who "needs" gifted services and hurt the Gen Ed program in the process.   I feel sorry for parents now.  It's elementary school for goodness sake, but people have convinced them it's do or die.  So silly and unnecessary.

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I'm the PP and I couldn't agree more.  It really is sad and it's a shame, too. Unnecessary anxiety and also, [b]I believe a very diluted AAP program.[/b][u] [/quote]

Like nails on a chalkboard.[/quote]

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