Because these students value leadership and independence, they can often feel separated from their peers both emotionally and physically, leading to loneliness and fewer stress-releasing opportunities. Gifted students are complex thinkers, able to argue both sides of the coin, convincingly. Learning, comprehension, and mastery all seem to come instantly early in their school careers. Their frustration can lead to disappointment and, yes, more stress. Our gifte student now becomes overly sensitive to any criticism.
Performance suffers and failure ensues.
It's the stress of abundance. Gifted students are blessed with the opportunity for success in so many ventures. The stress comes with having to choose among so many attractive options. The child has to know himself well and use his self-awareness as a guide in setting clear career goals.