I think they are often socially immature - - that is, they often don't suss out the give and take of peer situations quickly, and often their other interests over ride an interest in fitting in with peers - - my 7 yr old

Posted by katilac on 15:59 Sep 16

In Reply to: Is it normal for a gifted child to be immature for his age? nt. posted by Yvette S.

often amazes people with her 'adult' conversation and demeanor, but in a crowd of age mates, she is obviously 'young for her age,' even among other home schoolers.

Like I said in my subject line, I do think that accelerated learners often have such strong interests that they don't have the time or inclination to 'keep up' with their peers socially. This is fine with me - although I admit that I do cringe inwardly when she sits down to watch 'Barney' with unabashed delight . . .

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For my dd, almost 6 yo, it is not that she is immature... - Arch At Home 15:55 Sep 17 (0)

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I think they are often *socially* immature - - that is, they often don't suss out the give and take of peer situations quickly, and often their other interests over ride an interest in fitting in with peers - - my 7 yr old

I think they are often socially immature - - that is, they often don't suss out the give and take of peer situations quickly, and often their other interests over ride an interest in fitting in with peers - - my 7 yr old