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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was identified in early elementary school.  There were no gifted programs to participate in but I did the GT enrichment.  I was utterly miserable.  I was bored, depressed, isolated, and bullied.  By MS & HS I was a lot happier because I found "my people" but I struggled quite a bit in the advanced classes because I had never had to study or work hard so I wasn't prepared for the course work.  By the time I left high school I was so tired of school that I refused to go to college because the thought of spending another day in a classroom sounded like a fate worse than death.

I obviously regret it now and contemplate going to college as an adult.  On a more positive note I was able to find success without that degree and earn a decent living.  I think I would have made a great doctor though.  I read medical journals for fun.

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I forgot about my parenting choices!

Basically I just take my role as advocate of my children seriously and stayed very engaged in their education inside and outside of the classroom.  I know how damaging the "wrong fit" can be so I take great care to avoid the "good enough" attitude. [/quote]

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