I have one with SEN (now an adult with a good job, no issues there), one who is bang on average (and a teeny bit under in maths) who has just started college, and now 3 who are G&T, had 2 and 1 suspected but now all 3 are official.
The thing is that the average one got really pissed off today about "being thick". She isnt thick but as each one of her siblings gradually gets closer to her level in ability despite being many years younger, it is demoralising for her. She is just not academically minded, my sister was the same compared to me yet now my sister has a fantastically successful career in senior management that came from her vocational college course similar to what DD is doing. I keep pointing out to her that depsite me being exceptional academically, my sister is the one with great job, lots of money, luxury holidays etc while I have none of those things. I do tell her that an average ability coupled with determination, hard work and focus is far better than a massive intellect and none of those things (which is why I havent achieved anywhere near my potential) But it isnt cutting much ice.
I dont make a fuss about the others abilities, but today is parents evening so it is brought into focus.
Do I keep doing what I am doing by focussing on her other (not inconsiderable) talents including her sport, her charity work and her course or is there something else I can do?
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Bogeyface · 12/02/2014 17:02
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