Proud Mom brag... sorry... :)

rlrose328 · September 12, 2007, 05:07:58 AM

Small note... this type of post makes me SO uncomfortable... but I wanted to brag to SOMEONE, everyone I know here is at my son's school, and since I don't have to look into your eyes when I say all of this, I feel somewhat more comfortable.

Here goes:

My son was tested for TAG last year at his school (TAG = Talented and Gifted). The test results were off the chart... they listed him formally at 99.9 percentile but they said he was much higher... how can he be higher than 99.9 percent? Dunno... anyway... he was in first grade last year but our state doesn't test until second grade... I had to beg and cajole the district TAG guy who said if I only knew how many parents call him wanting their kids tested for TAG. LOL! Showed him, didn't we.

Will · September 12, 2007, 05:18:59 AM

Congrats! We should have a thread dedicated to the amazing abilities that come from a home free of delusion!!! I was in GATE (gifted and talented education) myself and found it intellectually stimulating and a TON of fun. The challenging work and exercises were a great break from the monotony of regular class.

My daughter, 3 years old, is writing music. It scares me because it's really quite good. She wrote a sonatina in B flat minor that made my wife cry. She also reads at a scary level. Considering your story, there may be a connection between atheistic parents and brilliant children!

Parent on, rlrose328!

rlrose328 · September 12, 2007, 05:28:02 AM

I believe that as well... though I was in MGM (Mentally Gifted Minors... how totally lame!) when I was a kid and I was from a religious home. Go figure.

That's amazing that your daughter writes music at the age of 3!!!! Prodigies are such an amazing thing... the human brain just fascinates me on a daily basis. Do you actively homeschool or do learning projects with her? Are either you or your wife musicians? Or did she just pick this up all on her own?

WTG US! :-)

SteveS · September 12, 2007, 06:27:21 AM

This sounds terrific rlrose - I offer you joy of your child's success!

Will · September 12, 2007, 05:55:59 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"That's amazing that your daughter writes music at the age of 3!!!! Prodigies are such an amazing thing... the human brain just fascinates me on a daily basis. Do you actively homeschool or do learning projects with her? Are either you or your wife musicians? Or did she just pick this up all on her own?

Both the Mrs. and I both actively home-school her daily (she is an amazing reader, we're both super-proud), and I'm a classically trained concert pianist. I started teaching her basic piano theory, and she became fascinated with it and hit the ground running.

rlrose328 · September 12, 2007, 07:32:54 PM

I homeschooled my son starting at age 1.5... it was very loosely done, not even really "homeschooling," but just a daily 10 minutes with a book or hands-on puzzle. We subscribed to a Brighter Visions, home delivered program that came with a themed cassette, book, hands-on craft or puzzle and workbook. At the beginning level, the work book was colors and shapes, mostly pointing and interacting.

My son was (and still is) prone to emotional outbursts and self-control issues due to frustration. The world is too easy for him, mostly. So when he was 1.5, he was ready for more and I was still just amusing him on a floor mat or walking to the park for play dates. Once I started with the Brighter Visions curriculum, the tantrums disappeared for awhile. It's a constant challenge to keep him interested in something. He's not ADD... he prefers doing video games and computer stuff to actually reading and doing real schoolwork.

It's possible we might have to do some computer distance learning with him this year just to keep him interested.

My mom was a trained pianist... her dream was do be a concert pianist but she ended up as a Music Director for a large Catholic church, with kids, adults, mens and bell choirs. It would be great to see your daughter play!

Dai · September 12, 2007, 09:00:09 PM

A friend of mine has a son, Owen. He is 6-7, and has taught himself Japanese, and is teaching himself Spanish...that just blows my mind.

rlrose328 · September 13, 2007, 05:31:24 AM

WOW! My problem is my kid has all this potential AND ability... but absolutely ZERO desire to use it. During homework tonight, all we heard was "I only have to do..." It's not like there was anything else for him to do... no TV, no video games, nothing.

How to motivate a gifted kid who just doesn't care? Ugh.

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Proud Mom brag... sorry... :)