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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the moment you label children as 'gifted', they (possibly) decide they don't need to put in the effort. Children not labeled gifted (possibly) decide that no amount of hard work would make any difference. Lose - lose both ways right?[/quote] If so, then this would mean that the AAP system is fundamentally flawed, not because it segregates 'smarter' kids from 'not-smarter' kids, but because it labels them as such. If the separation was interest based (stem / humanities / sports), that might be a better, less destructive way to operate.[/quote] It's why a lot of parents choose LLIV. This being said: I know that kids are aware of whether or not they are in the AAP class and that the ones that aren't really work hard to get to that level in the end. Do all AAP kids succeed or strive for greatness? Nope. But the added benefit is when they see other smart kids, they don't want to be the dumb one in the pact. [/quote]
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