Very bright - socially dysfunctional
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:12 pm
Hi, this is not a post for boasting and I hope it isn't taken this way.
I know that other forum members have exceptional children and I have been feeling very sorry for DS recently I wondered if sharing our woes would help.
For context DS is towards the very top of his year in a "superselective" GS. I had hoped that he would find "like-minded" souls at his GS.
For DS primary school was a nightmare; he was a social pariah and vilified for being bright.
DS is being a monkey, which alienates some teachers. A few weeks ago he expressed the fact that he was bullied and the school were quick to try and help.
At parents evening several teachers commented on his poor social skills as well as his poor behaviour. Some pointed out that at times he seemed miserable and that at times he said inappropriate things which upset some of the other children. I know the tone that he uses sometimes - it is pompous.
The very able are difficult to discuss, even here, nobody wishes to boast. Most parents say "Well they can't be good at everything." Sadly, sometimes they can be good at everything academic and still feel really lonely.
DS is old enough to recognise his problems and is considering leaving school. I am wondering whether or not to support this desire and home educate him. I have always regretted keeping him in primary school. My aim had been to improve his social skills, but that was to no avail.
I know that other forum members have exceptional children and I have been feeling very sorry for DS recently I wondered if sharing our woes would help.
For context DS is towards the very top of his year in a "superselective" GS. I had hoped that he would find "like-minded" souls at his GS.
For DS primary school was a nightmare; he was a social pariah and vilified for being bright.
DS is being a monkey, which alienates some teachers. A few weeks ago he expressed the fact that he was bullied and the school were quick to try and help.
At parents evening several teachers commented on his poor social skills as well as his poor behaviour. Some pointed out that at times he seemed miserable and that at times he said inappropriate things which upset some of the other children. I know the tone that he uses sometimes - it is pompous.
The very able are difficult to discuss, even here, nobody wishes to boast. Most parents say "Well they can't be good at everything." Sadly, sometimes they can be good at everything academic and still feel really lonely.
DS is old enough to recognise his problems and is considering leaving school. I am wondering whether or not to support this desire and home educate him. I have always regretted keeping him in primary school. My aim had been to improve his social skills, but that was to no avail.