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The Dark Side of “Gifted” Labels: How Educational Tagging Harms Student Mental Health

This article explores how “gifted” labels create a double-bind in K12 education: unrecognized students develop inferiority complexes while tagged students crumble under excessive expectations. We examine the ethical implications of educational labeling and propose solutions for healthier learning environments. Keywords: gifted, educational labeling, social expectations, psychological pressure.