It may be that math has become what she sees as a never ending applications of silly rules.
Yes, I fear this is very possible. I think an inherent interest in numbers has been deadened. She has always seemed to think about numerical patterns just in her spare time. I would NEVER do this, so it strikes me.
I would give a lot to have someone bright and mathy who is good with kids doing fun, exploratory math with her. This is not me. At all. DH is much more math-oriented than I, but I don't think he would know how to approach it, either. But she isn't as interested in logic puzzles, etc. She likes pure numbers. I think she enjoys the "cleanness" of solving problems. My math is incredibly rusty, but from what I recall, I bet she would like factoring.
