Going to the gifted school would require an extra hour a day on the bus. More important, though, is the psychological disruption she feels the switch would bring to her son's life. It would be more damaging, in his case, for him to be removed from his peer group. She also doesn't relish the idea of her son's being surrounded by children who are exactly like him. Besides, she doesn't believe Benjamin's education will suffer if he stays put.
Parents can do the same when deciding what's best for their child.
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