<p>When my child was identified as “gifted” at age 4.5 (IQ and Mensa), I knew there had been a mistake and I needed to figure it out—lol.</p>
<p>After hours, then days then years of research and study, I understand the classification. The most simple explanation that I uncovered was that: gifted kids brains are wired differently; they think and act outside of the “norm” thus they have a need to be educated differently.</p>
<p>Gifted meant different to my d. It did not mean better or worst just different. Gifted kids are and should be classified as special ed. The definition of special ed is IQ’s out side of the normal bell shaped cure; 5-7% from the top and bottom.</p>
<p>Most people would understand that if they had a child in the lover 7% on the IQ level, they would not have the best educational experience in a regular classroom, well kids on the top end are just the same. Keep in mind that there are also levels of giftedness. Profoundly gifted children greatly differ from moderately gifted, (think: profoundly ■■■■■■■■ verses mildly ■■■■■■■■) there is a spectrum. </p>
<p>Labels are difficult on everyone, all parents of gifted kids want(ed) was that their kid have what all parents are supposedly allowed under the law: adequate and appropriate education. </p>
<p>I was happy that my child attended “gifted centers”. These kids were ok to be smart, different, play chess during recess or solve rubric cubes, yet not be considered a nerd or be proud of calling yourself one. There were no bullies, they were"with there own kind".</p>