by Maureen McDermid
As parents, not only do we find ourselves on a steep learning curve about our children, but we find we need to help others understand their delights and quirks. We cannot count on finding general understanding of the many diverse ways children show their high potential/high ability and the challenges they face in interfacing with their world. This posting contains a message from a mother who asks for greater understanding of her child by sharing seven things about gifted children that she hopes will create a more accepting and informed attitude for those that don’t have gifted children and some insight for those that are parenting one (or more).
