![]() ![]() ![]() While there’s no real measure of how many kids are gifted, the US National Association of Gifted Children places the number of academically gifted and talented students at 6% to 10% of the total American student population. “There’s a reasonable amount that gets put into his interest, but we’re not going to go overboard,” she said. However, she also has two other children whose needs she must meet. “If money were unlimited, I would allow him to take all the classes he wanted,” Adams said. Meanwhile, Adams keeps things in perspective. “I…came close to having a nervous breakdown.” “My son had the time of his life,” Adams said in a blog on the subject. So last summer, Adams organised a local YRS event so he and other local kids could participate. Gregory pointed out that the UK conference had satellite events in various countries - and asked if they could have one in New York. “I explained to him, ‘No grant, no trip to Europe,” Adams said. But the cost has prohibited him from returning. Two years ago Gregory attended Young Rewired State, a conference in the UK for young “digital makers.” He applied for and received a grant that covered travel expenses for both himself and his father to attend. ![]() ![]() Then there’s the price of travel and events. ![]()
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