Is this teacher code for gobshite?

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My son was called "charismatic" in his report. Can anyone interpret for me?

Could be genuine. Could be the ringleader of the gobshites! More context needed please.

Well-liked by everybody. Sounds like a nice boy!

My interpretation would be ringleader whom other kids follow.

I’d take it as a compliment. Outgoing, friendly, popular.

Leader or ringleader. Probably ringleader.

You know your son. What say you?

I would possibly describe my ds as charismatic, he has a smoothness and confidence. Generally liked by teachers but those who don't like him hate him. What is your ds like? Do you see any charismatic tendencies?

Not teacher for gobshite I would say. Children I’d call charismatic at school I’d describe as liked by both adults and children, engaging...basically charismatic! Would only mean gobshite if combined with some very considered other veiled characteristics..l cant think what though, without charismatic seeming incongruous !

Compliment 😊

Future cult leader

I would go with dictionary definition - why would you suspect otherwise?

OK thats reassuring. He is a nice kid but prone to talking a lot and can be cheeky..

Definitely doesn’t mean gobshite IMO. Likeable, charming, confident.
Would take it as a compliment.

As a former teacher, this is a word I'd have used to describe exactly that - a nice kid, prone to talking a lot and who could be cheeky!

It's a compliment, so don't worry.

I think that my ds can use logic and reasoning to turn a class and some teachers find that threatening. He is only ks2. Most teachers like him and generally his reports have been really positive. He also naturally notices things like new haircuts and compliments adults. As I say though if he doesn't get on with a teacher he will use his powers of persuasion to galvanize support so we have worked hard with him to recognise lines and boundaries and respect teachers even if he doesn't agree with them. Probably worth asking ds how he gets on with the teacher and that might tell you how much of a compliment it was.

I've used in a report this week. I meant it genuinely. The boy is popular and gets the others motivated- but just by being himself. ( it's not your DS btw- our reports go out later)

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I think it's a compliment

Well liked and charming. Take it as a compliment.

Your poor son gets good feedback and you automatically assume it's snarky. I hope you've praised him to his face.

Our best ever one was when dd at 6 was pronounced “delightful” and the teacher actually started crying at the thought of her. We both concluded she must have been abit hormonal though of course agreed that our child is the best in the world

As a teacher, I would only use charismatic if I genuinely meant it, not as a sly dig. It's a lovely word.

I understand why you're asking - when I use the word charismatic there is often a slight reservation attached, as in the person may be charming and persuasive, but I may not want what they are selling.

It really depends on whether the teacher views it as an unmixed blessing - many people do.

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Another teacher here. I would say genuine too. Definitely not gobshite.

I would use this word to describe someone positively only.

'Can talk his way out of trouble'

So what is he teacher code word for “gobshite”? Enthusiastic?