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Monday, January 30, 2006

Gifted Girls Say It’s Hard Being Smart

In middle school, when hormones start kicking in, smart girls feel pressure to fit in with other students. They may resist their “gifted” abilities and labels. This is a very important time for parents to help their daughters overcome any mixed messages and fears. As girls want to fit in with their friends, their parents need to remind them that being smart is a good thing and that it’s ok to have their own interests. Read more about how to keep girls motivated in school at thedesertsun.com.

An all girls boarding school that helps girls develop their strengths and skills in math, science and the arts is Bromley Brook private school for girls.

posted by ByParents-forParents at 11:24 AM

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