Common Myths About Gifted Students Common Myths About Gifted Students Gifted students are a homogeneous group, all high achievers. Gifted students do not need help. If they are really gifted, they can manage on their own. Gifted students have fewer problems than others because their intelligence and abilities somehow exempt them from the hassles of daily life. The social and emotional development of the gifted student is at the same level as his or her intellectual development.
Gifted students are nerds and social isolates.
The primary value of the gifted student lies in his or her brain power. The gifted student's family always prizes his or her abilities. Gifted students need to serve as examples to others and they should always assume extra responsibility. Gifted students make everyone else smarter. Gifted students can accomplish anything they put their minds to.