Q: Any tips for parents with two children of different academic and intelligence levels?
Hello. We have an exceptionally gifted daughter and a son who is of normal intelligence. Actually, that's not fair - he's quite smart too, which sometimes makes it all the more difficult for him. Anyway, they are close in age, and I know it can be tough for my son sometimes. Any advice from parents with similar experiences? Should we think about putting them into different schools or is this something that a young person should learn to deal with?
Thank you. It breaks my heart to see my son get frustrated with himself. He's a really good kid.
As a school teacher, I see this sibling rivalry all the time. The best thing you can do for your son is explain that everyone is good at something. His sister is really good at academics, but he may be good at sports, playing an instrument, or even something as simple as being a good listener or a good friend. Finding something that he can excel in and feel good about will improve his self esteem and hopefully improve his relationship with his sister as well.
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