My youngest son was labeled "gifted" back in the third grade per his high IQ which was above genius level and I personally believe having him take the test required was well worth the label as it enabled him to be placed in class rooms with other gifted children that needed a higher level of education in school as most of these kids were any where from 2-3 grades above their present learning abilities as defined by the school and their age.

My son is now 18 years old - gradated high school with high honors - and attending college with several different Merit Scholarships.

We are very PROUD of HIM.