I was in the gifted program in Canada and while that may have been an aim, it was also to identify the best and given them opportunities to excel, to allow them to grow and go on to be extraordinary citizens.
That kind of moral value being given to what is just neurodiversity is a huge part of the problem. By implication, you've just called people with learning disabilities "the worst".
Neither group of children benefits from morality being attributed to their neurodivergence. Least of all the kids who overperform and have learning disabilities at the same time.
It is good that people are different. It doesn't make gifted kids better.
No, it’s a recognition that the regular education system is for average or less students and society will benefit from extra education for the smartest.
You’re right, it’s good that people are different and celebrating and enhancing their gifts is a great thing rather than catering to the lowest common denominator