My dd is 5 and has just gone into year 1.
Its become apparent to me that dd is trying to hide her abilities to fit in.One example being that dd did a project in the holidays about a historical event which she was very keen to take into school to show,dd has been telling me for the past few days that the teacher hadnt been able to let dd show this as she was too busy,however in dd's home learning book tonight the teacher is asking where this project is as she knows nothing of it?? and low and behold its still in dd's bookbag.
She also greatly plays down her abilities in class but luckily the teachers are fully aware of them,she does this partly because of shyness(she has had selective mutism issues in the past but we have recently made alot of progress in this area)but also think she does this because of the other children.
Also dd was watching a programme she likes this morning(horrible histories) and was really enjoying it and concerntrating on it but when her friends walked in she straight away said "i'm not watching this programme its really boring and not at all interesting".
There are other examples too but i dont want to drone on too much.
Does anyone have any tips on how i can teach dd that it is ok to be different and that it really doesnt matter that she is interested in different things to other children.
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mrsshears · 20/09/2011 17:57
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