Is Your Kid Gifted? Probably Not
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breguet:
I know you are referring to the other thread I started \"Any parents of gifted children ?\" When I started that thread, I already expected that some parents will give remarks like the above. I know very well that you are trying to be sarcastic. But that is fine for me
That's hysterical!chamonix:
Hi breguet,
Thanks for the article. Was just musing with a friend that every corner I turned into, there are \"gifted\" kids everywhere.
I sometimes feel I'm the only one not gifted here. Gee, gonna try to get irritated at the collar 
The beauty of an online forum, is that we have the freedom to talk about anything we like.
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Hmmmm…Now I know why my aunty did not disclose about my cousin who got selected to be in gifted programme until he finished his study. He is now teaching in RI, back to his old school, teaching kids like him.
Tonight I am planning to finish off creative work that we did last Sunday. I was inspired by my son carton box truck & bought him some materials for him to play. But what he wanted most is to carry out his science experiment that is not meant for his age. Parents supervision is needed. Should I a working mum spare my energy to supervise the science experiment or should I insist on finishing half done creative work? I vote for creative work because I can sit, rest & render help only when needed.
My son did say "come play with me" cause the mummy either too tired & need a nap, read her own book to de-stress or help his sister with her school work.
I agree with Tamarind. There should be a freedom of speech. -
erm, I think there should be freedom of speech and every one should be nice and not critic each other for the parenting choice we make or our opinion on parenting. After all this is a forum to discuss and debate so we can all learn from each other.
I personally do not think breguet or chamonix are trying to be sarcastic or referring to tamarind’s thread as I know that Breguet had been following some or the materials and research on play and learning and perhaps that leads to this thread. If you notice, the title is basically the title of the article she is sharing with us.
The media (both local and international) have been talking about subject of giftedness in children a lot recently. So I personally feel their conversations are pertaining to the media rather than the other thread. -
EN,
I remember one night, I was very tired (woke up at 5am in the morning to work)and lying down on my bed. My girl was sitting on the floor beside my bed, trying to complete her creative work, and at the same time she kept telling me \"Mommy, don't fall asleep. I want to show you something !\" She said this many times. But sadly, I fell asleep
She must be very disappointed
mincy,
I want to emphasize that I am OK with the difference of opinions. I am just a very frank person, don't like to beat around the bush -
tamarind:
Interesting though I'm not sure how you link my post (and breguet's) to be commenting on your thread.
I know you are referring to the other thread I started \"Any parents of gifted children ?\" When I started that thread, I already expected that some parents will give remarks like the above. I know very well that you are trying to be sarcastic. But that is fine for me The beauty of an online forum, is that we have the freedom to talk about anything we like.
Anyway, I’m merely reflecting on the true-life situations I see and hear around me.
Such talks on \"giftedness\" in forums are far too common for any sarcasm to step in.
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I know it is difficult for some parents to understand. I have met a kid chirping & discussing on Harry Potter books that I read. The books are really thick & my eyes nearly pop out when she gaily told me that she can’t find the final series. She is my daughter’s classmate & she was 8 years old when we were discussing this. Her mother is clearly embarrassed & she quickly inform me that the child is not hot house.
I personally dont think a hot house child is able to enjoy & finish the book on her own.
I do agree that children should enjoy their childhood. I was dismayed when I first look through this forum & found that parents send their child for brain lesson as young as a baby. They make me feel so guilty for being a hands off mummy, enjoying her business trip & work rather than caring about her children development. -
tamarind:
I know you are referring to the other thread I started \"Any parents of gifted children ?\" When I started that thread, I already expected that some parents will give remarks like the above. I know very well that you are trying to be sarcastic. But that is fine for me
That's hysterical!breguet:
[quote=\"chamonix\"]Hi breguet,
Thanks for the article. Was just musing with a friend that every corner I turned into, there are \"gifted\" kids everywhere.
I sometimes feel I'm the only one not gifted here. Gee, gonna try to get irritated at the collar The beauty of an online forum, is that we have the freedom to talk about anything we like.[/quote]Tamarind,
I really don't understand what you're saying at all. Sarcastic about what? And why do you think it has to be about you? I replied to Chamonix in jest, which, I think wasn't off colour at all. She's not offended - why should you be? Didn't CKS say the same thing? I didn't see you attacking him!
I think you owe Chamonix and I an explanation and an apology. -
May be I should be the one to feel offended. I am the one that bring up the clothes label in the other forum. Am I offended? Nah... I still stand firmly that my son is not gifted. Just bright, inquisitive & a clever boy.
But I do like the thread that Tamarind started on \"Any parents of gifted children ?\". The thread is so alive with discussion & the number of viewers are outstanding.
Hi Tamarind
You fall asleep. Me? My favourite phrase is \"next week\" :oops: -
Hi EN,
PMed you. -
Hi Mincy, Thanks for sticking up for me. Dunno why I'm being picked on ...
Hi En, I really meant it tongue in cheek. I caught the expression about the collar from CKS' post and thought he was hilarious. Glad you understand. Your son sounds really smart though - certainly smart enough for you to sit up and wonder what else you can do for him. I know I would
But yes, freedom of expression is for everyone. We're all sharing opinions and ideas here. The best posts are those that hold different views from mine, so I can try to see what the other person's perspective is - probably because I'm worried about missing out, haha! I guess that's why I'm a kiasu parent .
I hope we don't lose sight of what the discussion is about. What I like about the article is that it asks us to focus on the child and not the label. A question I'd like to ask is, is preparedness the same thing as gifted? In this day and age especially in our society where we place great value on education, are we equating the two? And is it really the same thing?
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