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[quote=Anonymous]I get what you are saying, op. No words of wisdom. I am chiming in because it bugs me when people respond to this sort of post with advice like "you just need to figure out what your child's gift is" or "every child is gifted in some way."  That is BS. Some kids/people are not gifted at anything!  Sure, we all have strengths and weaknesses, but that is a far cry from being "gifted" at anything.  It does not help someone who posts these thoughts to respond that she should just give it time, her kid will be gifted at something. I am sure that OP's kid is awesome, but he may not have any "special gifts." I certainly don't - I did well in school, but was not valedictorian - played on sports teams, but was not a star - went to a good college, but not an ivy - and now i am a partner at a law firm, but not an exceptional career by any means.  Honestly, so far my kids (middle school aged) are similar - smart but not geniuses, sporty but not stars of the teams, etc.  It is hard to accept that because often we equate being gifted with success, but I am just so glad my kids are happy and healthy and I hope they stay that way. [/quote]

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