my son
By Lanie0107
@Lanie0107 (12)
Philippines
July 26, 2007 11:47pm CST
my son who is still 8 months old and 4 weeks show some abilities that some babies in his age cannot do. Other said, maybe he is a gifted child or a bright child and etc.. Though i was happy to hear those possitive phrases to my son, stil I'm worried if he is what they really said. what if when he grew up he will become an opposite of what they think now?
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@Foxxee (3651)
• United States
28 Jul 07
If he was reading a dictionary at this age, then he is gifted. LOL!
I think all kids are gifted, to be honest with you.
I think all kids just develope at different stages.
It's hard to say because the person who wrote the discussion didn't say to much about how she thought her son was gifted.
I know kids that have walked at 8-9 months, I don't think that really is a big shocker anymore these days.
@Gemmygirl1 (2867)
• Australia
28 Jul 07
Just curious, would you consider a child gifted if they have said a few words or was walking at this age?
It's hard when people say their kids are gifted but don't say what it is they've done to make others think that :)
@Gemmygirl1 (2867)
• Australia
27 Jul 07
If he's 8 months & 4 weeks old he's just about 9 months :)
You didn't say what abilities he's showing that other children his age dont have or things they cannot do but he can. Maybe if you elaborate on those skills, it might help a little.
If he truly is gifted, then he wont just lose that as he gets older, if they were wrong & he's not truly gifted then he wont grow up to be gifted.
Don't listen to everything people say, especially don't hope for it coz usually you get your hopes up & then are terribly disappointed.
Just treat him the same as any other 9 month old child & don't worry about the rest, if he still shows signs on being gifted after he's 1 or so, then help him to get better with things.
@aj2006 (1534)
• Philippines
27 Jul 07
yeah right, it's better to guide him as early as now, I believe that as a parent, we are the very first person to notice and developments in our child's well being. Take note every signs of progress he may have at his age. Seek help from expert like Pediatricians if you are worried..
@Foxxee (3651)
• United States
27 Jul 07
Gem - what do you mean by this:
"If he truly is gifted, then he wont just lose that as he gets older, if they were wrong & he's not truly gifted then he wont grow up to be gifted."
If he is not gifted now, then he wont grow to be gifted? Hmm. Why not?
I know lots of kids that were a little slow in learning as a baby, but grew to be really smart/gifted kids.
Every child is different though.
@Gemmygirl1 (2867)
• Australia
28 Jul 07
Not so much that he wont be gifted when he's older, sorry i should have worded it better :)
If he's gifted now, then he wont lose it & it can be encouraged later on.
If he isn't gifted now, then there's no need to be pushing later unless he shows signs of it - does that sound better?
@butterfly39 (3904)
• Philippines
27 Jul 07
Once your son is a gifted child then he's always a bright person when he grows up...just take care of him and continue nurturing him.
