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To think it’s unusual to have a below average child if…

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Kegas · 25/07/2024 13:37

Their parents are high achievers? I know I shouldn’t feel disappointed but I do. Me and DH are very high achievers. From school and now well into our careers. I sort of assumed our child would be even better than that, but they’re very much not. AIBU to have expected differently?

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TomatoSandwiches · 25/07/2024 13:41

Doesn't that say more about your parenting than your child's abilities?

Kegas · 25/07/2024 13:41

@Comedycook 6. Just below average at school and in sports, with reading etc it’s all pretty normal and nothing exceptional. DH moved up a year when he was 7.

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rubyslippers · 25/07/2024 13:41

How old are they?

Comedycook · 25/07/2024 13:39

How old is your DC? And what criteria are you using to determine whether they are a high achiever or not?

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