TO BE GIFTED....

Have you ever thought about the truths about being gifted or maybe the ups. How about the myths or rumors so to speak. How about the downs that come side by side with the ups. I have.

TRUTHS: 

• We have to work hard in certain areas but other other things come easily.
• Even though we do get good grades. Doesn't mean we don't have to try for anything.

MYTHS:

• Just because you work hard for your grades doesn't mean we don't try for anything.
• People think that we all think that we all feel as though we are better then everyone else.
• People have one thought about gifted children and that is that we are al nerdy.

UPS:

• Being different from others and thinking differently is good. It maks me feel good about myself.
• Since school is what I excel in I do not have to spend as much time on studying and homework.
• Because I am able to maintain good grades I am also able to take honor classes.

DOWNS:

• One common thing that comes with being smart is being made fun of. Which is very frustrating.
• Beause school does come easier to me I am always expected to get good grades. I don't always like this because not everyone is perfect and why should I be expected to be.
•  One common misconception of being smart is being a nerd. Which is not true at all but happens.