Hey, my eldest daughter went to the Hopkins thing for gifted and talented! We might have met in the carpool line. She loved that program and it has influenced her all her life. She is brilliant, writes like an angel, is accomplished and now stays at home with three children, has a variety of things she does and loves it. One day she will be back in the marketplace but for now her children are privileged to have her home.
Wow. I know my guy is amazing. What is startling about him, and your daughter is the concept of childraising. He wants 12 kids, homeschooled with a stay-at-home wife. His girlfriend is Asian, brilliant, in the defense field, and agrees wholeheartedly.
They believe, and I guess your daughter is indicative of the future, that they have a responsibility to bring responsible, educated people into the world who, most importantly, can THINK for themselves.
There is hope for the future.
My oldest got an award from DUKE UNIV. Gifted and Talented program. When he was in 7th grade. NOW that he is 23 I would value his opinion on politics and national defense. But at age 16, I would listen, but I wouldn't let it influence me if I were a senator or president. Kids can be very smart but they lack the experience and maturity to make huge decisions, that is why we are here to care for them at that age.