Is it true that gifted children have a hard time socially?
Just as it s unfair and unrealistic to make generalized statements about any group of people based on similar traits they share, we shouldn t oversimplify our view on the effects of giftedness on children. In fact, having a high IQ doesn t necessarily come with any particular social disadvantages. The research in this area is mixed, at best. And much of it is based on interviews or anecdotal evidence, which makes it hard to come to any firm conclusions about the findings. Yet, all children are susceptible to struggles at some time in their development and gifted children are no different. A common belief is that they are more prone to certain developmental problems due to being perceived as different by others, or because they see themselves as being out of touch with most of their peers. And this makes sense. A primary need of most kids – and maybe, to a lesser degree, of most adults as well – is to “fit in.” Anyone who’s been through school understands how important it is to dress li
