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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I figured that out eventually, but it took me a long time.  I don't think everybody immediately thinks that way.  Haven't you noticed that at the kindergarten orientation they ask "are there any questions?" and everybody stands up and asks about the gifted program?  Most people assume that their kids are going to be brilliant and special.  It can be an adjustment.  Ultimately, most of us arrive at the point where we definitely can't imagine having any kids other than the ones that we have, but I think that a bit of disappointment is normal.  You're mourning whatever weird fantasy you had about parenting -- probably ever since you were little.  (I always assumed my kid was going to be the next Mozart.  He's not!)

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That's a YOU problem. I really can't relate. [/quote]

NP.  I find it hard to believe you can't relate to having to let go of some preconceived notion you had about how the future would be.  I applaud the PP for being so self-reflective and open about how she overcame her attachment to an idea about how her kid should be.[/quote]

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