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Sep 05, 2008, 03:28 PM
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Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: london
Posts: 201
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i was first classed as gifted in year three after my school sats.
and tbh it isn't really all that its cracked up to be...
yes, some would kill for a high IQ, high ability academically or just the bloody place at MENSA and all;
but coming with intelligence comes stress, potential bullying, worry, a feeling of not achieving and feeling like a disappointment
sometimes id rather not be. ive been driven to the point of giving up on school, friends, relationships because even when i know ive done "better than average", i feel worthless.
perhaps those who aren't gifted really have the gift-having the capacity of not worrying, feeling proud etc.
but in my eyes; everyone is in their own way, the whole "OMG YOU HAVE TO BE A GENIUS" thing is just... bull. EVERY child is gifted. whether it be emotionally, artistically or just in their own unique way.
(apologies for rambling  )
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