I've had similar tests done on my oldest son. His IQ is also quite high (not as high as SR, but still in the genius range), but he continues to struggle in school in subjects like english and spelling. And that brings on depression, because, like SR, he knows he's different and should be performing better than he is.
Intelligence is a double-edged sword.
Hang in there - parenting is its very own roller coaster. Sir R will find his way... You will too. : )
who could you possibly have offended? if they were offended by anything, they are waaaayyyy too sensitive about something and should not be reading here lol !! you are a person who writes a blog about HER life -- not theirs. you do not need to apologize to anyone. (IMO)
SSM,
I feel the same way, but I have been critisized over the last couple of days about seeing this as a double edged sword...
people think I should be THRILLED, and in a way I am....but in another way this is proving to be equally as frustrating.
I know I am blessed, I do.
I'm jumping on the bandwagon with SSM, those were my thoughts exactly! You have a right to go through all the motions and emotions this new information brings you. I'm happy that this testing at least gives you answers you've been longing for.
I've found that great blessings also carry with them great responsibilities...for the person with the blessing as well as those around them. So yes, while it is a blessing that SR has such a high IQ, there is a responsibility and consequences (not necessarily positive or negative, just consequences) that come with those blessings.
It would be unwise to ignore that side of it all. I think you're "ahead of the game" in this respect.
I am thrilled that his IQ is being recognized and I pray for everyone around him that they are able to meet his needs to the best of their abilities.
Hugs to you, my friend. However much of a blessing this may be, I'm sure it's not easy.
Thrilled is not a word I'd have used. Relieved to some degree? Perhaps... as it is not what they kept telling you it was.
Thrilled?
No. You have a child that will struggle more than most as a child. To know that in one's heart is difficult. To have to watch it and not be able to protect him from it... is heart breaking.
But, in his corner are you and your family, who will be his champions and through that, there is great hope.
Y'all have a tough row to hoe here. I feel certain though, that y'all will find a good path... moving into the school district you are in, is proof of that. A GREAT step in the right direction...
A mom I respected once told me that having an intelligent child (hers was reading at two-years-old) is a challenge in itself, and it is a challenge that so few people understand that it becomes a tremendous burden.
I always thought she was so very right.
I am sure there are loads of books written by those who went before you. Try and seek them out. Find out wht they went through, how they dealt with issues...I'm sure there must be web sitesalso. These avenue hopefully would give you some prospective. WOW! I knew tht little fellow was a genius. You have done a great job in meeting his needs. You knew wht they were, in fact SR made his needs known. You provided the emotional, and intellectual stimuli's he needed. You've done good ATMW. Take your time to process, just walk slowly though the valley. I bet you're doing some serious exhaling there love..
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