PureSerend
I'm not giving my age, but I'm young enough to still be in school. I've been identified as gifted practically from the moment I set foot in day care, already able to read at age 3. Being "gifted" has been hard in some ways socially, especially when I skipped a grade in elementary school.
I've heard ridiculous things such as the gov spending $0.03 on accelerated education for every $100 they spend on Special Ed. I realize that Special Ed kids need help too - some of my friends are in Special Ed - but my district has NOTHING for the gifted children. Next year my parents are sending me to private school, but I'd like to know: is the public school system being fair?
I'm really bored sometimes. Everything - sports, language, math/sciences, arts - they all come easily to me. I'm very, very grateful for this, but don't I deserve a chance to hone my talents, too?
I live in a rich suburbian town where the school board is reluctant to create "gifted" programs, because all the parents think their precious children are gifted. And these parents provide valuable funding and have considerable power.
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I am on the other side of the fence than where you are, or I should say my niece is who is autistic. I recently started research of what her parents can and can not do as far as assistance and help to mature the child's learning skills.
I am glad you feel lucky that you have "a gift", but I can also see your frustration.
Is the public school system being fair? Flat out NO! In your case to meet your needs they jump you up grades. Autistic children they push into the public school system with little to no help being nothing more than a day care. Seems the only way for "the gifted" or "slow children" to get proper attention and assistance is for the family to have money.
In your defense, I agree with you. You not only need to have a way to expand your learning abilities, but also time to be a kid and have fun. With that said, you might think of devoting time towards the things you love doing and follow your heart.
Best wishes and good luck!
I am on the other side of the fence than where you are, or I should say my niece is who is autistic. I recently started research of what her parents can and can not do as far as assistance and help to mature the child's learning skills.
I am glad you feel lucky that you have "a gift", but I can also see your frustration.
Is the public school system being fair? Flat out NO! In your case to meet your needs they jump you up grades. Autistic children they push into the public school system with little to no help being nothing more than a day care. Seems the only way for "the gifted" or "slow children" to get proper attention and assistance is for the family to have money.
In your defense, I agree with you. You not only need to have a way to expand your learning abilities, but also time to be a kid and have fun. With that said, you might think of devoting time towards the things you love doing and follow your heart.
Best wishes and good luck!
ADVANCED BDAY GIFT (NEXT YEAR) is it ok?
Jane L
my father's 50th bday, next year. i plan 2 buy him a silver coin. is it ok if i buy it this year and just give it next year ??? =) thanks!!!!
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i think it would be. especially the coin purchase is very rare. so i think that it'd be okay for you to get him that gift. i've done it and it works very well then you aren't in a crunch for a gift later.
i think it would be. especially the coin purchase is very rare. so i think that it'd be okay for you to get him that gift. i've done it and it works very well then you aren't in a crunch for a gift later.
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