tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052350205578257248.post7833113749198412373..comments2024-02-20T07:12:25.118-05:00Comments on Gifted Parenting Support: Underachievement: An Alternate Course of Actionljconradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11964363919353821659noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052350205578257248.post-19209543878511406532014-07-28T00:40:25.049-04:002014-07-28T00:40:25.049-04:00Thank you for your considerate comment!Thank you for your considerate comment!ljconradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964363919353821659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052350205578257248.post-4129035594527358382014-03-03T13:09:14.950-05:002014-03-03T13:09:14.950-05:00Great post about this complicated topic. I think t...Great post about this complicated topic. I think that the term needs to be considered within the context of the child, as opposed to one of blame. Rather than viewing the child as underachieving based on grades and school-based norms, one must look at whether the child is living up to his or her potential, and if not, then why not. If a child is no longer showing any passion, creativity and spark, then something's wrong. This may mean a range of things (e.g., boredom with school, apathy, depression, anger, a belief that he or she does not have to work for a grade any more), but clearly warrants further investigation. What I believe you are suggesting is empathy for the child rather than conforming to the system. <br />Gail Post/ www.giftedchallenges.comGail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.com