How can I help my gifted child stay out of trouble at school?

Boredom in gifted children is often a cry for help to parents and teachers. You need to gather more detailed information about your child's problematic behavior. Ask for an evaluation from a counselor so you can better understand how the school environment is not meeting your child's academic and social-emotional needs.

Your child may need more challenge and more meaningful friendships. If you decide to seek individual or family counseling, remember that such behavioral interventions should always be given a long chance to resolve problem behavior.