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Welcome to Global Gifted and Talented Chat Powered by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented @TxGifted#TAGT ~ Thanks for joining us to chat about “Sibling Rivalry in Gifted Families” #gtchat
I’m Lisa Conrad ~ moderator, advocate for gifted children, conference presenter, blogger and parent of 2 gifted adults from Pittsburgh, PA. Please take a minute to let us know who you are and from where you’re tweeting! #gtchat
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Kelly in WA. Elementary teacher 25+ yrs, mama to homeschooled 2e DS12, author of @GiftedHF newest book Boost: 12 Effective Ways to Lift Up Our Twice Exceptional Children. #gtchat
Kelly in WA. Elementary teacher 25+ yrs, mama to homeschooled 2e DS12, author of @GiftedHF newest book Boost: 12 Effective Ways to Lift Up Our Twice Exceptional Children. #gtchat
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A1) Envy of accomplishments, perceived favoring because of extra time, energy or resources spent on one child, impatience with intensities and sensitivities and passion subjects #gtchat
Sibling relationships in families with gifted children https://t.co/Nv8lBSliFr My daughter was determined to outdo her older gifted brother & anyone else too. She excelled as a result. #gtchat
A1) Envy of accomplishments, perceived favoring because of extra time, energy or resources spent on one child, impatience with intensities and sensitivities and passion subjects #gtchat
A3) Asynchronous development can dramatically change a child’s place in the family; such as when a younger child surpasses an older sibling academically (think Young Sheldon). This can affect decisions about acceleration. #gtchat
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A3) Asynchronous development can ultimately cause excessive stress on parents who themselves may not be able to ‘keep up’ with their child’s intellectual progress. #gtchat
A3) Although more mentally mature than their age their emotions may be par for age or younger which can make reactions with each other explosive #gtchat
A3) Asynchronous development is alive and well...it is okay that no two kids develop at the same pace or in the same way. Be thoughtful of how each child is progressing and growing ...insect steps are harder to noticed #gtchat
A3) Younger children who are profoundly gifted may be confused or feel constrained by what they can do socially because of their chronological age. #gtchat
A4) To minimize sibling rivalries, parents can avoid comparisons, emphasize strengths, reminding child of their uniqueness, and don’t give more privileges to one child over the other. #gtchat
A4) Sibling rivalries can be minimized by not assuming that problems will arise, teaching ‘fair’ doesn’t mean equal, and remember that not all strengths and talents are either academics or sports. #gtchat
A4) Time is best spent enjoying each other’s company — that time will not always go as planned but take it in and be verbal of the positive outcomes #gtchat
A6) Schools can suggest parents utilize school guidance counselors and enlist a favorite teacher when necessary to encourage a student to model good behavior at home. #gtchat
A6) Schools should maintain a positive parent-school relationship by offering resources to parents such as providing opportunities for gifted children to explore interests and passions. #gtchat
