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A common characteristic of gifted and talented children is emotional sensitivity.

This particular characteristic often makes it difficult for a gifted child to function in the world - more so at school than the home.

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• Gifted children learn to mask their emotions.
• They do this to protect themselves from ridicule.
• They do so to protect others.
• Empower the gifted to act respectfully, yet preserve his/her deep feelings.
• The gifted child's sensitivity is crucial for their capacity to act ethically and passionately — and to fully realize their gifts.

Teach the gifted child to find outlets for their sensitivity.

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• Expose them to Nature, animals, kindred spirits, and contemplation.
• Provide some freedom to exercise their imaginations.
• Provide safe, unstructured time
• Teach them to anticipate physical and emotional responses and to prepare for them
• Develop a feelings vocabulary

Cherish and celebrate diversity and individual differences. "Think about how these traits effect a person's perception of the world- perhaps through a kaleidoscopic lens".

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