I understand that the askers aren't looking for literal and expounded replies, nor is OP's reply literally translated as, "I'm better than you." What I meant to do was explain how these come across.

The question simply means, aha, a topic I can ask about.

The answer is taken as, aha, an opportunity to tell them about my kid.

I understand that the OP doesn't see this, but it is worth noting this particularly common trope as she begins her journey homeschooling an exceptional child.