I know you teach high school, but I have a question regarding an elementary-schooler. I know a second-grader who’s convinced that he’s the smartest in his class (“maybe even the grade!”) and while he really is very smart, I’m not sure that it’s good for him to look down on the other kids the way he does. Any advice on how to curb his ego without being mean? Or might he just outgrow it?

Teaching in Real Life

Ummm, I have no idea.  I agree that this way of thinking is not good for him, but I wouldn’t know how to talk with him about it.  You could explain how other people feel, or explain a hypothetical situation if someone was treating him that way and how he would feel.  I am not experienced enough with elementary to know, as I don’t know how students would react to my speaking with them.

Good luck!

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