Is this teacher code for gobshite?

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

Tawdry has it! This!

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My DD (13) has been called that by school. She genuinely gets on with teachers and peers and is witty , kind to bullied kids and doesn't tend to let spots or injuries ( in pe) bother her. Wish I had had those traits at 13. Regard it as a compliment and not a negative.

My DS was once described as loquacious- I though it was some fancy compliment but turned out to mean over talkative .

He finished school yesterday, I am so thrilled to never have to face any more school reports.

Have always had great parents evenings as have likeable conscientious girls but the last one accidentally ticked a subject dd isn’t going to take at gcse she warned me “mr x hates me” which I took as teen hyperbole no teacher has ever disliked either. Of my god she was right he really did! It was awful! Such a horrible man and I cannot help but think he wouldn’t have talked to the two of us like that if I had been a man

Gobshite as in talks too much and often nonsense I would describe as,
“Engaged and enthusiastic. Next step would be to focus on accuracy, especially using subject-specific vocabulary.”

Just too talkative I would say,
“Sociable member of the class but needs to try to be less distracted.”

Tawdry yes of course I praised him to his face the rest of the report is solidly good but I just wondered at the use of charismatic. His teacher is known to prefer the girls so I wondered if there was a hidden message.

Charismatic is a good thing😀

We really, honestly don’t prefer the girls! I’ve had many a teenage lad say I do, too. Girls generally just mature quicker, react to warnings faster and end up in less trouble for it.

How old is he?

I think we need a Google Translator for school reports!

Another teacher here. Charismatic would only be used positively in any of my reports for a well liked, friendly student who can lead others, works well in groups etc.

Gobshite (as in always talking and needs to shut up when told to) in a report would usually be something like 'X is a lively and energetic student and is keen to share their thoughts. X needs to remember not all situations require their input and develop their listening skills so they can learn from others too'.

He is 12.Saraclara

Charismatic means charming and attractive. Don't know how that's relevant to school work. It's seen as a nice quality, these people are popular, often you can't put your finger on why, they are just sympatico.
Sometimes they are a bit damaged and lack boundaries, a bit too tuned in to other people, think princess Diana or bill Clinton, it čan be a bit of a burden. I would say the teacher thinks he's friendly and nice

Not a word I would ever use about a child. Way too personal and not related to school work. Not intended unpleasantly by the teacher though.

“Cheeky sod but I like him ” is how I’d interpret!

Yeah, lively is the word you want to watch for

Girls generally just mature quicker, react to warnings faster and end up in less trouble for it.

I agree with this.

Hmm. Could be genuinely charismatic or could be he is the key person that causes trouble and the others take his lead! All depends on what other comments were made within the report too!

I'd read... gobby but charming. Teacher likes them.

Mt DD1 is charismatic. People are drawn to her like a magnet. She can be very persuasive and is always enthusiastic and energetic. It's no accident she has ended up in a sales job and that her clients adore her. As wonderful as she is she can be very wearing at times! I do think it is a compliment though. You need to play to your DS's strengths.

Lola I think you must have taught my DS, he’s had those exact comments on his report.