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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I agree that gifted kids need to learn how to work hard. That's why my kids take sports and arts classes, though. Even gifted classes aren't very challenging for him. [/quote]

Bingo!  Gifted athletes and students need to learn to work hard.  This work includes preparing, prepping and training over for the long haul.  For many like Kobe, Phelps, Federer, Bird  ("gym rats") this preparation began before the age of 8.  We have "library nerd" equivalents.  Are these individuals any less deserving than the athletes (even if they get into AAP, magnet programs, TJ or make the A swim team -- no matter how low or high the bar may be)?  Who will dare tell Phelps, Jordan or Kobe they are less deserving of the honors and platitudes (ribbons and pay check)bestowed because of the hours spent in the pool, gym or library?  Kobe and Phelps spent their entire youth in the pool and on the basketball courts and not going to museums and play dates.  I hear no one on these boards crying and whining over the unfair advantage of these "cheaters"!
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