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Its hardly bad at all!!

I don't think I implied that it was bad...........

I do think it's wise to consider the comment as a signal that he understands there is a difference between himself and his peers. Given what we are estimating about his intellect it is not a stretch to imagine some level of distress would be one possible outcome.

Or not, however, let us not minimize either situation.

In any effect, this comment would be something I would tell the child psychologist who specializes in evaluating for giftedness. That is person who would be most qualified to make any assessments.............