Originally Posted by bzylzy
I'm curious about the woman with the underachieving high-school student? Male or female? Reason for underachievement being that he/she has been incorrectly placed based on physical development?

Male.

And, quite likely. As a gifted male myself, I'll be the first to admit that we have a different set of challenges. There is a decidedly physical element to our socialization patterns.

Plus, this locale is noted for widespread red-shirting.