If your child had a super accurate throwing arm at that age, would you downplay that ? if a parent noticed what a great climber your child was, would you downplay that ? If your child could dribble a soccer ball with crazy skills, would you downplay that ? I've about had it with people not wanting to "brag", for the fear they'll make another parent feel bad about ehri own child. There's nothing wrong with being "normal" !! I have no qualms about telling people what a great soccer player my son is - why shouldn't I also embrace his academic side ? It's a crazy world we live in.
I agree completely! I was reading this thread and was really confused about why we need to make our kids seem like less than they are. I'm quite honest about my daughter's skills but I can also commiserate about the frustration of having a Pre-schooler. A lot of times, parents I've talked to have not thought to do things with their kids until I mention my daughter can. I've had parents tell me they didn't know their kids could do puzzles or spell or whatever, until I mentioned my little one could.
I've never noticed putting anyone off, most often we share in challenges and cute stories and it usually ends with them jokingly telling me I've got my hands full. It's not bragging when you have a conversation with someone about your kids, just watch out for making it one-sided, let them tell you what makes them proud. I've found that most parents don't get jealous or feel bad about their kids, they are happy with who their kids are and let them be kids. Just because a kid doesn't read at 2 or complete 100 piece puzzles at 3 doesn't mean that they aren't bright, well adjusted kids. If you're weird about it, they'll be weird about it too and then the kids will be weird about it and it'll be a mess!
That's just my opinion/experience with it.
