Socialization as a Distraction
As with any other child, the social and emotional needs of gifted students can interfere with their success in school. Beyond the general concerns, the needs of gifted students do not always match well with their peers. For example, they sometimes have to manage their responses to anti-intellectualism or being at a different level of social and emotional development than their same-age peers. In general, it is important to assure that gifted children get a chance to socialize with others who value academic accomplishment. You may also need to seek ways to provide opportunities for your child to socialize with other children who are developmentally capable of the same level of friendship as your child.
NOTE: This topic is too large to address within this site. However, a site is being planned that focusses specifically on the social and emotional development of gifted students.
Investigate Further
NOTE: This topic is too large to address within this site. However, a site is being planned that focusses specifically on the social and emotional development of gifted students.
Investigate Further
The article above by Sylvia Rimm considers the social pressures and adjustment concerns gifted children encounter at the elementary and at the secondary school level.
The article above was prepared by a teacher and consultant for gifted students. Links are provided in his article to other sites where you can further investigate the concerns he lists.
This link will take you to a discussion about the stages of friendship and how gifted students do not always follow the same pattern at the same pace as other students.
References
Byrd, I. 10 Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted. Retrieved from the Byrdseed Online Web site: http://www.byrdseed.com/10-facts-about-social-emotional-needs-of-the-gifted/
Gross, M. Understanding Our Gifted Open Space Communications Vol. 14 , No. 3., pp. 27-29. Spring 2002. Retrieved form the Davidson Institute for Talent Development Online Web site: http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10146.aspx
Rimm, S. (2003) Social Adjustment and Peer Pressures for the Gifted. Davidson Institute for Talent Development. Retrieved form the Davidson Institute for Talent Development Online Web site: http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_print_id_10125.aspx
Gross, M. Understanding Our Gifted Open Space Communications Vol. 14 , No. 3., pp. 27-29. Spring 2002. Retrieved form the Davidson Institute for Talent Development Online Web site: http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10146.aspx
Rimm, S. (2003) Social Adjustment and Peer Pressures for the Gifted. Davidson Institute for Talent Development. Retrieved form the Davidson Institute for Talent Development Online Web site: http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_print_id_10125.aspx