Our "gifted" Life of Parenting
I read a blog that was posted recently, stating that every child is gifted and talented. I don't think people really understand or grasp what "gifted and talented" means. Yes, every child has their own talents and gifts, special abilities and every child IS a gift but a gifted child is more complicated. As a Mom of a "gifted and talented child" and former early childhood teacher, I can say first hand that these kids are a whole different ballgame. I get "the look" pretty much anytime it comes up that my son is gifted. No, I am in no sense bragging about my child, I'm a proud parent like any other parent out there; but I in no way think my child is better than yours or your child is any less special than mine. My child is just different and it's so much more than just intelligence. It's downright EXHAUSTING having a "gifted child"! Sometimes it's lonely parenting a "gifted child". Those who haven't resear