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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another formerly gifted kid (plus ADHD) here. As a child I learned things quickly and easily. You rarely had to tell me anything a second time, I taught myself to read at 3 or 4, and I never scored below the 98-99th percentile on standardized tests.

I agree that I would prefer my kids to be above average, but not gifted. I coasted through school and never learned how to work hard or overcome a challenge. Fine as a student, but detrimental in real life and in the working world. An above average kid that learns to work hard and be kind is going to be able to do anything they want. It doesn't take a 140+ IQ to be successful, it takes learned skills and enough intelligence not to struggle through the basics. [/quote]

I have a genius IQ and no friends.  Was a SAHM for awhile but had nothing in common with the other SAHMS.  Literally only get along with them when we've all been drinking.  Not sure that you really want to wish that on your kids.[/quote]
I am the PP w adhd. I don't limit my circles to SAHM.. My SAHM friends are great for their topics of interest. Our kids play together more because they are more available for example  I am also friends with doctors, lawyers, professors, nurses... Yes it is harder to maintain relationships with working moms but I have found it is very valuable and helps me maintain some perspective.

One thing you can do is position yourself as some kind of leader - even just the admin of the whatsapp group. That way, you get to know lots of people and pick the ones you like as friends [/quote]

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