Every parent wants what is best for their child. Most
parents also see the best in their child, often before others see it. However,
since most parents also want to believe that their child is special, they may
believe a child to be gifted who is actually just smart.
Whether your child is average, smart or gifted, you want to
be sure you do everything you can as a parent to see to it that your child gets
every opportunity available to succeed. This includes being involved in your
child's education and looking for new ways to encourage creativity and boost
thinking/problem solving.
A gifted child will usually have unique characteristics
beyond just a smart child. You will often see these characteristics at a very
young age, and they will continue to develop with your child over the years.
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Here are some signs your child might be gifted:
· Your child has an impressive memory and can remember
details for long periods of time
· Your child has a unique or savvy sense of humor
· Your child is naturally mature and shows unusual
independence and self-reliance
· Your child has deep empathy and compassion for others
· Your child has unusually creative instincts and may be
great at expressing emotions through art, music or dance
· Your child plays intently, solves puzzles designed for
older kids or reads books above her level
· Your child has strong critical thinking skills
· Your child is a great self-starter and often learns things
much more quickly than her peers
While we all want to believe that are children are gifted, a
smart child is not always a gifted child. If you feel that your child may be
gifted, it's also important to know that there are many challenges that come
with this. Seek help from professionals designed to help you learn more about
the ways that your child is gifted and help you challenge her on the
appropriate levels. Outside help from experts can also help you to get your
child the education she deserves.
Not all public schools are equipped to handle a gifted
education student so it is important to see what resources are available to
your child. Another thing that you need to be aware of is the social, emotional
and behavioral stress and changes that can take place in a gifted child. You
may need help in order to help your child cope with these differences and live
a happy, healthy, fulfilled life.
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