It is important to acknowledge that school serves multiple purposes. It is definitely meant to educate students and hone their minds (and bodies). But given tha

It is important to acknowledge that school serves multiple purposes. It is definitely meant to educate students and hone their minds (and bodies). But given that students spend most of their day at school or doing school related activity, it is the only playground for kids to learn to socialize with their ilk. And cloistering someone away from that experience in a formative phase just to emphasize one axis of development (because they are “gifted”) is to do them a profound disservice. At the same time, the same can be said of forcing them to socialize while neglecting their mental development. So, the “right” solution would involve giving kids opportunities to challenge themselves in avenues where they are strong, and ensuring a rounded experience. Which is what schools are supposed to do, but they find it hard enough to cater to the “average” student :-/