If I were to say that I had a retarded or physically handicapped child, people would believe me. No one would resent me, and most reactions would be sympathetic. Having a gifted child, however, I know I do better keeping quiet. People wouldn't believe me, and they would resent me. “Another bragging mother” I would be called…
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