tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040301316924725850.post1805256906625987211..comments2023-10-19T02:47:52.295-07:00Comments on Life with the Carey Gang...: Sometimes the Apple DOES Fall Far From the Tree. . .Loralee and the gang...http://www.blogger.com/profile/07203655646949305050noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040301316924725850.post-43604492225889268612009-03-20T18:40:00.000-07:002009-03-20T18:40:00.000-07:00Hey, if we can't brag about our kids, what's the p...Hey, if we can't brag about our kids, what's the point? :)<BR/><BR/>Had to drop by to see your blog!Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040301316924725850.post-85222805886238831362009-03-19T20:43:00.000-07:002009-03-19T20:43:00.000-07:00I have one kid in the GATE program and she's almos...I have one kid in the GATE program and she's almost always grumpy and sarcastic. I am so glad the other two kids are just normal.R Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418481211074340777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040301316924725850.post-88029604331165942272009-03-19T18:44:00.000-07:002009-03-19T18:44:00.000-07:00Sounds just like Madison!;) My advice? ya right I ...Sounds just like Madison!;) My advice? ya right I should be getting advice from you! One thing I do with Madi is talk to her often and ask if there is anything in her life that is stressing her out. I would be stressed if I were her being involved in many things and also being so serious about her academics, but she reassures me she can handle it all. I just want her to be able to do all that she can but still be able to do the best she can.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075448443303793464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040301316924725850.post-14430641840919978432009-03-19T18:30:00.000-07:002009-03-19T18:30:00.000-07:00Hey! That's certainly something to be proud of. Co...Hey! That's certainly something to be proud of. Congratulations to the whole family.<BR/><BR/>And I agree with Kate, being so smart is just ONE of her multitude of talents and a part of who she is. Sounds like you've got a great, hard-working kid (because even smart kids won't score that high without having pushed themselves to do the work of learning).Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300459671364768442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040301316924725850.post-46201865916266027892009-03-19T18:25:00.000-07:002009-03-19T18:25:00.000-07:00That is always so exciting. I just feel like kids...That is always so exciting. I just feel like kids with special abilities above others have the right to learn too, and sometimes in the regular classroom they aren't given that. I think you need to definitely encourage her but also focus on other things about who she is. Good luck.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08278208542056853134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040301316924725850.post-75680649953368550082009-03-19T17:49:00.000-07:002009-03-19T17:49:00.000-07:00I don't have any words of advice other than to let...I don't have any words of advice other than to let her feel challenged. What a fun adventure you're embarking on. Woot!Mrs. Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159440829600935461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040301316924725850.post-48109409183941262002009-03-19T15:47:00.000-07:002009-03-19T15:47:00.000-07:00All three of my kids were in T.A.G. (Talented and ...All three of my kids were in T.A.G. (Talented and Gifted), so I understand your desire to respect that gift she has and build on it. I wasn't very successful at it as I was a horrible student and dropped out of HS. I always felt inferior to their knowledge and capabilities, so I think I hindered their overall making of a well-rounded child. Meagan's brain is off the chart, she needs to be in Mensa. However, she didn't develop emtionally or socially. School was her life and it seemed since she was the first that we were always so proud of her that is what seemed to be focused on. Nothing else existed in her world other than school, which is how she wanted it, but I feel I failed her there. <BR/><BR/>My advice would be to show her how proud you are, but don't let that be the only thing. I'm sure you do that anyway. If there is something you don't agree with or have questions about that she is doing in school then ask or make changes. My kids didn't have the gospel when they were teenagers, so I think that played a big part in their overall development. It's amazing how grounded the gospel brings us and when we live worthily how everything in our world revolves in harmony.<BR/><BR/>Just love her, be proud of her, praise all her achievements and be the great Mom you are!The Birthday Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630902380957168380noreply@blogger.com