That's a good point, Dottie. She's always been super outgoing and talkative.. and for the most part still is. Though this year she has developed stage fright (which I'm not sure isn't just an act)... but like many kids I know, trying to get her to talk about something she doesn't care about is like pulling teeth. I figured that since she knows it's a test, she'd be willing to explain her answers without needing to be prodded, but... Maybe not. I wish I could have been there to see how she responded. She's not interested in discussing the test anymore, especially since she just found out her best friend passed the test, and I don't want to push it and make it seem like a big deal.
We used the situation as a way to help her understand that no one is perfect and no one gets what they want all the time, even if they try their hardest. That it helps her in the long run to not be afraid to lose.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Nicole
