This isn’t about the kind of freedom that involves immediately acting on whims and momentary desires, but rather the freedom to truly be oneself without facing undue constraints.
Gifted children, particularly those who value harmony, quickly learn that they must suppress some of their natural reactions, even if they feel justified. A common challenge arises in the classroom, where they know the answer instantly but must wait for the teacher to present it instead. In such instances, a gifted child learns restraint, holding back from eagerly shouting out the answer and instead, must silently manage their impatience.
https://www.bellesandgals.com/unlocking-the-potential-the-freedom-of-gifted-children-unleashed/
