[quote=Dandy
The challenge is when adults (who should know better) ask him, "You're really smart, aren't you?" Sometimes it rhetorical, but other times they stand there, waiting for an answer. There's just no easy way out of this one. We've tried showing a little modesty with "I do okay, but you should see my sister!" or a similar deflection. [/quote]
Sylvia Rimm address this extensively. The plan is for the parent to jump in and rephrase in such a way that stresses 'character' traits instead of 'inborn gifts.'
Stranger: Arent' you smart?
Parent: Yes, he loves to learn new things.
or
Yes, he is a very hard worker
or
Yes, he has wonderful curiosity.
The 'all brains are different' discussion is important too, for within the family, but out in public, all talk and excitement needs to be funneled into 'character development.'
Rinn says it better.
Smiles - and congradulations - remember that even his 'lower' scores are very very high.
Grinity
