Any parents of gifted children here ?
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Windflower:
...When I post my concern to seek for advices and opinions from other GEP parents over here, I was trying very hard to be diplomatic in order not to hurt other non-GEP parents' feelings. However, I am still being bombarded with things like \"boasting\" and \"sending my boy for GEP preparation course\" which I definitely have not done so. So far there is only one kind parent (lizawa) who is sincere enough to post her opinions regarding my concern, very disappointing...
Hi Windflower, I reviewed the posts in the http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30 and I don't think you are being maliciously targeted in the least. We are all happy for you that your child may finally be getting the support and attention he deserves from our education system.
Yes, we may be kiasu, but we are all really very nice parents
. The naughty ones I have already sent to the principal for caning.
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ChiefKiasu:
Thank you very much, ChiefKiasu. Actually I really enjoy reading all the comments posted by the kiasuparents here so far, except the hurting ones.Hi Windflower, I reviewed the posts in the http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30 and I don't think you are being maliciously targeted in the least. We are all happy for you that your child may finally be getting the support and attention he deserves from our education system.
Yes, we may be kiasu, but we are all really very nice parents . The naughty ones I have already sent to the principal for caning.
I really hope that all the kiasuparents here can regard me as one of your kiasufamily members, despite me being a GEP parent-to-be.
I was also wondering why my white ribbon is changed to a yellow one suddenly, are my eyes playing tricks on me? Does it mean that I am promoted to 2nd level of kiasuism? :roll: -
Windflower:
...I was also wondering why my white ribbon is changed to a yellow one suddenly, are my eyes playing tricks on me? Does it mean that I am promoted to 2nd level of kiasuism? :roll:
Of course you are welcome in our kiasu family. In fact, I'm sure a number of parents with \"suspected giftedness\" in their children will probably be looking up at you for advice.
Yes, you have achieved the Yellow-Belt Kiasuism level
There are many more levels to go. The highest we have now is Brown-Belt, led by jedamum. Nobody has achieved Black-belt yet - the supreme KiasuParents nirvana.
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tamarind:
Hmm.. how about \"Parents who suspect their children may have contracted Giftedness\"? :lol:
I really laugh out loud when I read this. I am all for changing the title. But I think only ChiefKiasu can change it.chamonix:
Hmm, maybe the thread could be titled \"Parents who think/suspect their kids might be Gifted\"?
ChiefKiasu,
Do you mind helping to change the title ? -
ChiefKiasu:
Don't say \"advice\" lah. I am always willing to share with other parents who are interested to know some of the characteristics my boy possesses, but please don't ask me which training centre for GEP preparation I sent him to (very sorry, still can't get over my sadness). I am now under his training on editing my posts (he is my editor for all my postings). :oops: So if you discover any errors, it is his fault. Ha ha...Of course you are welcome in our kiasu family. In fact, I'm sure a number of parents with \"suspected giftedness\" in their children will probably be looking up at you for advice.
Yes, you have achieved the Yellow-Belt Kiasuism level There are many more levels to go. The highest we have now is Brown-Belt, led by jedamum. Nobody has achieved Black-belt yet - the supreme KiasuParents nirvana.
Cheers to jedamum for attaining the highest level of kiasuism in the family!
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Windflower:
Thanks, tamarind. It's always so warming to read your postings compared to the others which are so hurting. I was telling my husband when I chanced upon this forum that there are a lot of well-educated parents with high integrity in this forum. I was very hesitant to register myself at first as I feel inferior about my language ability even though I would also like to share my experiences with other parents.
When I post my concern to seek for advices and opinions from other GEP parents over here, I was trying very hard to be diplomatic in order not to hurt other non-GEP parents' feelings. However, I am still being bombarded with things like \"boasting\" and \"sending my boy for GEP preparation course\" which I definitely have not done so. So far there is only one kind parent (lizawa) who is sincere enough to post her opinions regarding my concern, very disappointing...
Sorry to hear that you are feeling sad reading some of the posts in this forum. Feel free to share your experiences in this thread, which is created for parents who have certified gifted kids, or think/suspect that their kids are gifted :lol: or like ChiefKiasu said :ChiefKiasu:
:lol:Hmm.. how about \"Parents who suspect their children may have contracted Giftedness\"? :lol:
I guess I just want to find a platform where parents like us to speak freely. Each of us may have different opinions with regards to the GEP, or the selection process, or how giftedness should be measured, or how a gifted child should be nurtured. All opinions are respected
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just to contribute my 2 cents
I used to think that my girl is exceptionally bright (able to piece 24 pcs puzzles independently at 2yo, mastered multiplication at 4yo, read way way beyond her age group)
hmm… maybe even scale towards giftedness?
then I realized there are so many children who are super high achievers. They are fast learners with excellent memory, read widely & extensively too
So many high achiever kids in Singapore. To not be one would probably be an exception rather than the norm in future??!! -
Chamonix wrote [quote]He's motivated in a different way - he would often read, then turn his head towards me and test my knowledge. [/quote]
My ds was competing his knowledge with his PCF teacher. Last year he did not write lengthy apart from simple work in school. How old is your ds? My ds does not attend any enrichment until mid this year (P1), so it's kind of surprising that he is able to write information on whale at the start of P1.
Tamarind wrote [quote]This thread is intended for parents who think that their kids are gifted, to discuss about what are the best ways to nurture their kids' giftedness. [/quote]I'm quite lost too. Having a child who's interested in zoology, current environmental issue, those topics that are not covered in P1, I totally don't know what to do. Has the ability to read Roald Dahl but not interested. Would rather pick difficult topic & struggle reading. Ended up, we take turn to read page by page.
He uses words like bulbous, humongous, gigantic, enormous to exaggerate his point of \"big\".
Of course, I take some short cut. Let him watch tv if his topic of interest is on air. Teaching him to use dictionary, so don't have to depend so much on me. Ended up he saw world map in the dictionary & start scrutinizing & questioning me.
Since he is meticulous & pick up skills easily, I taught him how to fold his own clothing & put it inside his own cabinet. Of course, the neatest cabinet is his. Job done better than my ex-maid. :lol:
Hi Windflower
Sorry for the late welcome. I'm a busy working mum. Dont take too hard on some of the parent's comment. I have a naughty parent who laugh at me for my mis-match clothing in another topic. Not sure if the naughty parent has been sent to the principal for caning. -
sleepy:
Ya I am also beginning to think so... :lol:just to contribute my 2 cents
I used to think that my girl is exceptionally bright (able to piece 24 pcs puzzles independently at 2yo, mastered multiplication at 4yo, read way way beyond her age group)
hmm... maybe even scale towards giftedness?
then I realized there are so many children who are super high achievers. They are fast learners with excellent memory, read widely & extensively too
So many high achiever kids in Singapore. To not be one would probably be an exception rather than the norm in future??!! -
ChiefKiasu:
Hmm.. how about \"Parents who suspect their children may have contracted Giftedness\"? :lol:
That's a good one! But the discussion may turn out to be \"How to contract Giftedness\" ? :twisted:
Maybe something simpler like Sharing of High Ability Learners?
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