You should know the answer to that question. Students are just as cruel. I beat you on the last test. Most people are not aware of the frustration and tension that statements like these create for gifted students. The student is very much aware.
Words do hurt children.
Situations like these mentioned support the theory that gifted students have special needs. By not meeting these needs, emotional scars are imprinted on the child s psyche never to be forgotten. I can tell you why. Special education programs are designed for students with exceptional need, and gifted students meet this criteria. These gifted students have needs ranging from dealing with insensitive cruel remarks, social acceptance, academic weaknesses, how to juggle all the expectations of others including parents and teachers when they are identified, and where to channel their abilities.