Why do some people hate gifted kids?

[RoboJesus]

I really don't understand it. Even on here I've seen so much dislike of children who are born naturally smart. I doubt anyone will own up to it but I thought I would try

[YeTalkShiteHen]

They don’t, they hate the parents wittering on about it endlessly. Or that’s the impression I get on here anyway.

[Racecardriver]

I really don't think that anybody does though. At least I have never experienced this. Where have you seen this?

[WrongKindOfFace]

Yep, it’s the parents.

Did I mention that Annabel can do her millionty times tables and she’s still a foetus?

[GreenTulips]

It's usually parents who say 'Ellenora is too in maths don't you know' when actually you know that's not true!!
'Oh another star of the week award for Tristan' yeah they all get one

[moredoll]

Nobody hates gifted kids, it's the way their parents think they're more special than other children that is beyond irritating.

[RoboJesus]

Nothing to do with the parents. Everyone is happy and proud of their childs achievements but it's just the gifted kids who receive the hate

[WrongKindOfFace]

Oh god, are you the one with the four year old working at Stephen Hawking level? I didn’t know they had reception at Oxford.

[Labradoodliedoodoo]

It’s the parents. Not all of course.

[Fatted]

Nothing to do with kids. Everything to do with parents who brag about their children. I am genuinely in awe of truly talented and gifted children. I'm not as bothered about pushy parents who brag about their children who actually aren't gifted or talented at all.

[CountessVonBoobs]

Well, I just won my bet with me on who had started this thread.

[Labradoodliedoodoo]

I have gifted children but don’t have need to discuss it day to day

[user187656748]

Its the parents. DC has a friend who has been on child genius. Clever child but clearly pushed into things like that by the parents.

[MissMarplesKnitting]

Oh look. The child prodigy's parent is at it again.

I love gifted kids. They're bloody fantastic to teach.

Their parents..... sometimes less so.

[AornisHades]

Yes it's the parents and me too Countess

[buscaution]

Nothing to do with the parents. Everyone is happy and proud of their childs achievements but it's just the gifted kids who receive the hate

Erm, no. It is the parents. Well certainly on here it is.

Where are you hearing about gifted kids receiving hate?

[Livedandlearned2]

I've never hated a gifted child. I have one, he's more gifted than yours op.

[haba]

he's more gifted than yours op
What are you basing that on, as OP deliberately never says what he can actually do?

[Armchairanarchist]

Let me guess, you're mum to a genius. Bore off. No one hates DD because I don't go on and on and on...

[GreenTulips]

It's the parents!

[YouAreMyRain]

It's definitely the parents!

[NannyR]

Why on earth would anyone hate (such a strong word as well) a child just because of their ability?

[spreadingchestnuttree]

I dislike the term "gifted" as it implies innately special and superior. But I don't dislike very bright children at all.

[Livedandlearned2]

She also skims over poster's comments and repeats herself. Is this a regular thing?

[Whatififall]

Definitely the parents not the children.