I totally agree with trying to steer away from the "smart" label...it is hard because while we don't use the word at home (I can honestly say I have never called him smart) he hears it constantly all around him at school, church, and other family and places. Not sure how to possibly stop that. I have focused on the fact that life is not all about what you know, and he doesn't at all brag about what he knows at home or with others. It almost seems that it annoys him that everyone tells him he is smart. It is hard for kids that are used to getting everything right. We are trying to find more experiences for him that are challenging to round it out a bit. He is excited about starting t-ball this spring and hopefully will start some piano lessons soon too.
The other day a neighbor boy was over and they were playing a game that my son was better at because he plays it a lot. When the friend became frustrated I heard my son say to him that he was doing well because he was trying. V. sweet. Just my thoughts.
That's the best : )
