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The Love-Hate Relationship with the Word “Gifted” and the Birth of the Rainforest Mind Metaphor
How many of you have said, “I’m not gifted, but I may have a rainforest mind. I answered ‘yes’ to 22 out of 23 questions on your quiz.” Right? Actually, it might only be a hate relationship. I don’t know anyone who actually loves the word. Or feels that it applies to them. You understand.…
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How Can I Be Gifted If I Did Not Excel In School? And Other Conundrums Surrounding The G Word
Not all gifted kids are high achievers in school. Not all gifted kids score well on tests. There are many reasons: So, yes, you can be gifted and do poorly in school. You can be gifted and not perform well on tests. You can be gifted but incorrectly assume you are just a lazy, indecisive,…
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When You Are Gifted, Can You Tell Anyone?
It depends. You might be able to tell your mother. You can tell me. But, in many cases, if you use the G word to describe yourself, it does not go well. You may be accused of arrogance, snobbery, insensitivity, or psychosis. You may be bullied by fellow students or dismissed by teachers. You may…
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