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. All they have to do is apply themselves. Gifted students are naturally creative and do not need encouragement. Gifted children are easy to raise and a welcome addition to any classroom. Gifted students may experience heightened sensitivity to their own expectations and those of others, resulting in guilt over achievements or grades perceived to be low.