Parents have become increasingly knowledgeable about the law and education. They have become better or informed advocates for their children who are gifted and need more challenging academic goals and materials. Encouragement to engage in activities where their unique skills can be used is a positive alternative to being bored by sports. For example, your highly verbal child who things fast on their feet may be an excellent member of a debate or High Q team. They may enjoy being a facilitating mediator who works with conflict resolution in the school setting.

Perhaps, their child has a learning disability and needs accommodations such as additional time to complete assignments. Some children need to have shortened assignments. They should be allowed to do the odd or even numbered problems in a math textbook. They may require a note taker or buddy to help them remember to bring all books home for homework. As their organizational skills improve, the buddy can be weaned away. Many children need firmly structured routines. They often do not do well with non-specific time lines. They need to know what is first, second, etc. Many students learn to do well with planners. No matter which child is yours, be a responsible parent and talk with experts who can help develop strategies and accommodations that will showcase each one's unique talents.