ParentsCN: School stress
My teen is brilliant but school is punishing them for differences
priya~
2mo ago
High IQ, extreme focus in interests, creative problem-solver—but can't sit still during irrelevant material, refuses 'busy work,' questions every rule. Teacher calls it 'defiance.' It's intelligence + ADHD.
Schools designed to kill curiosity in neurodivergent kids.
How do you advocate for a gifted neurodivergent teen when school misses their potential?