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perplexedparenton Ask HN: Any Parents to “Average” Children?

> realize that helping your daughter navigate life and find happiness

That's precisely what I'm working on here. There are countless guides for "average parents with gifted child." There are no guides for "gifted parents with average child".

perplexedparenton Ask HN: Any Parents to “Average” Children?

> If she ever needs to make any decisions that require differential equations, she'll have plenty of friends she can ask for help on that.

Beautifully put. Thank you.

perplexedparenton Ask HN: Any Parents to “Average” Children?

Thank you for sharing. Would love to see anecdotal stories like this, even with different endings.

perplexedparenton Ask HN: Any Parents to “Average” Children?

Well, my morose nature is to be distressed by most situations :-)

But, I feel like it's typical for "average" parents to seek help for dealing with their gifted children. I've read a bit about that online. Haven't seen much about the opposite.

Imagine a parent who is proud of their child's precocity. What's the opposite of pride? Shame? Do I feel some shame? Maybe a smidge. Love is definitely the predominant feeling. Thank God.