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When someone states their child's IQ in a thread about what to do with a child with a high IQ it's not bragging.  It's a data point that is relevant to the topic.  The score may be meaningless in many ways like future happiness in life, work ethic, athetic ability, fiscal responsibility, etc. etc. etc.  But I don't think it's meaningless when you are talking about educational choices.  It's also pretty well known that besides educational needs there are marked differences in social and emotional traits and needs in children on either end of the curve.

Gifted children are not better or more worthy but they are different.  Because of these differences they have different needs.  Parenting a gifted kid can be challenging and it makes it especially difficult when other parents are constantly accusing you of bragging and being outwardly hostile.  Sadly some parents are so influenced by this that they begin to play down their children's accomplishments while playing up their weaknesses and this can be damaging to their children's sense of self worth and self esteem.  These children are acutely aware and these things don't go by unnoticed.

Why don't some of you just live and let live.  Just try to give us the benefit of the doubt.  We are just parents like everyone else here trying to figure this parenting thing out one day at a time.[\quote]

Thanks for this post. I for one- have never postecore test score on this board or posted that my child is "gifted" - but I have used this forum to try to figure out options for my child's education (along the same lines)  Not because our child is more special than any other but because our child does have certain needs that won't necessarily be met in "just any" classroom.  Yet due to all the negativeness on this board I always tread very cautiously.

Sorry for those that misbehave - but it comes from both sides.  Let those of us who want to get and share info try to do so without scorn.  If it doesn't interest you, then let it be.  [b]Remember also that the newest posters don't realize how to approach this subject as delicately as needed.[/b]

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Very good point.[/quote]

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