Mar 13 2011: This is a reason why I love homeschooling b/c my kids don't have to be put into any particular box, not a grade level or group of friends or special program. I'm sure my 7 yo would test as 'gifted' in most areas, and delayed in others. I kn...ow that doesn't help the discussion. It's tricky, she'd *most* fit in with gifted kids. I like calling my kids spirited or highly aware. For adults, I prefer Highly Aware or Highly Perceptive. Doesn't really roll off the tongue though, as well as gifted. I always just thought of myself as "Different", not better not worse, just very aware that I was not like everyone around me. And I say it now with pride ♥
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