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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My older child is pretty average academically. I agree with what you are saying, that basically everyone says their child is either gifted or special needs. Unfortunately in the affluent, over-parenting community I am familiar with, any child who is not performing as "gifted" is then subjected to a series of tutors, psychological assessments, and medications until they do perform as gifted. "Average" has become a problem requiring a medical diagnosis.[/quote] I'd rather see busy parents keep trying and throwing the kitchen sink at their average kid to at least bring them above par than to give up and let them be losers. I have a duel MD family next door and it's obvious they've given up on their 9th grade son but they dote on the 11th grade daughter who is clearly going to become a doctor. Even the girl admits "my parents gave up on my brother."[/quote]
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