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Are gifted children rude?
The gifted child will feel different. They may see themselves as little adults, noticing adults who are not as smart as they are, believing if they are not treated as adults it is grossly unfair. They may appear bossy, rude, and demanding. They may be perfectionists in some areas and disorganized slobs in other areas.
Do gifted kids have behavioral problems?
Yes, it can be. Some gifted children are mistakenly suspected of having ADHD, autism, or another condition with behavioral elements. Along with other gifted characteristics, many gifted children have sensory sensitivities.
Why is my gifted child so angry all the time?
In my experience, anger in gifted children is often fueled by anxiety, a common byproduct of various overexcitabilities. And if anxiety triggers a fight-or-flight response, some gifted children are going to fight. If your child is indeed anxious, the first step is to help them learn how to self soothe and regulate their own emotional state.
Does your child still have after-school temper tantrums?
For most families, temper tantrums have tapered off dramatically by the time their child enters school. With age comes maturity and a stronger handle on mastering their big emotions. Still, after-school meltdowns may still happen. Sometimes often. And why wouldn’t they?
What do tantrums look like at different ages?
While tantrums may happen at every age, they begin to look different as children grow. The crocodile tears and high pitched screams suddenly turn into eye rolls and slammed doors. The possibilities are endless and can be endlessly confusing for a stressed-out parent.
Why is it important to learn how to deal with Tantrums?
Because when you have a better understanding of the role tantrums play at different ages, you’ll start to learn how to handle each one specifically; making your life—and your child’s—much less chaotic. You are six months into being a parent of two and, so far, you are absolutely loving it!