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Should My Gifted Child Skip a Grade?
Episode 195

Should My Gifted Child Skip a Grade?

Classical Et Cetera

November 12, 202539m 48s

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Show Notes

Every parent wants to do what’s best for their child—especially when that child seems ahead of the curve. But in a classical education, growth isn’t about racing forward; it’s about steady formation and broad mastery. In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, the panel discusses when a gifted child should skip a grade and why every stage of learning matters. They explore how to challenge bright students without rushing the basics, how maturity shapes readiness, and why true education values depth over speed. This is a thoughtful conversation for parents seeking wisdom, not hurry, in their child’s learning journey.

 

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"The Ghost Keeper" Natalie Morrill (Tanya)

"Christian Paideia (Vol. I)" Brian Welter (Martin)

"Frankenstein" Wollstonecraft Shelley (Marcie)

"Anne of Green Gables" L.M. Montgomery (Marcie)

"The Good, the bad, and the Beautiful" Joseph Pearce (Marcie)