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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While being gifted academically is impressive, I would also be equally impressed ( if not more ) with a child who was athletically gifted, or  who was a talented actress, singer , dancer etc... so I wouldn't put so much emphasis on academics because it's just one type of "intelligence" Everyone has a strength, or something that they excel in.  If you are finding that people seem jealous, perhaps it's your communication style that is rubbing people the wrong way? [/quote]

Ok, but that is kind of OP's point. If she mentioned that her 6 year old was faster than the 6th graders on the swim team, people wouldn't say she was bragging; they'd be interested and duly impressed. But since she is discussing precocious reading skills, she is obnoxious and bragging? Why is that? Why is that particular type of intelligence so touchy for people? Because it absolutely is.[/quote]

I promise you, no one is interested or impressed in your 6 year old's swimming times either.[/quote]

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