Is it too catty to suggest that she say something like "Wow, you must be really insecure to feel the need to rub one missed problem in my face. Or are you just a bully? Regardless, I'm happy with my score, thanks!"
I personally think this is great. And it also encourages a conversation so that the child starts to understand the psyche of the bully. I usually ask my kids question like "why do you think he is feeling so badly about himself that he has to brag?". My son has no tolerance for bullies anymore and cuts them off the minute they start with a remark along these lines. And no longer takes any of this seriously or personally.
I do actually know this will be a tougher battle with my own daughter though! I consider my son sensitive. I consider her extremely sensitive!
Inky - I like your thoughts and those are the kind of conversations we have at our house too!
