Makes complete sense to me, mnmom. Had a younger nephew visiting, and saw my DS6 doing that talking down thing all in a pseudo-correct way mimicing an adult. Found it pretty disturbing. I wonder if they find a stronger identification with the teacher in the class and riff from those behaviors.

I hope it isn't the seed that in adulthood turns into micromanagement and being "that" person who can't tolerate others' mistakes.