Not sure what to think of this comment at my son’s parents evening

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He's 5 and in reception. It was his first parents evening.
Teacher said mostly positive things and that he’s very fun and clever, picks things up quickly.

In a joking way she said “he’ll either take over the world or destroy it”
I laughed it off , but when I told a friend she was quite shocked and thought it wasn’t funny or appropriate.

Your overthrowing it. I'm guessing he is strong willed with forceful personality

Oh gosh your friend is way too sensitive - that’s her complimenting him and a way of sayi.ng he will do good things. I wouldn’t be offended

Your friend needs to give her head a wobble 🤯

I’d ditch that friend - she sounds like a drain, sapping the humour out of the situation and turning it into something it isn’t. Surround yourself with positive people.

We say this about two of our children. We don't mean it literally (well...)

It just means they are a bit of a force to be reckoned with - bright, energetic...

We do make sure they have plenty of activities to channel some of that energy

I’d be delighted the teacher considered my child so strong and confident.

Your friends sounds like one of the ‘I’m offended by everything and anything’ brigade

Thanks for all the comments, it was genuinely a friend who said this not a made up friend.
I will definitely take it as a compliment as sounds like that’s how she meant it.

It’s just a joke nothing more so don’t worry. Basically your child has personality & that’s good

I think (having one of these kids myself) it’s quite funny and your friend is acting like a stick is up their ass

Christ, who’d be a teacher? This is not remotely offensive. I’d probably take it as a compliment about my child!

I’d think it was a really positive thing to say! He’s clearly capable and a strong personality. The fact it’s lightly mocking probably means the teacher is fond of him too.

@StopWithYourNonsense @andHelenknowsimmiserablenow I agree. God. True story. Chill people. Have a laugh. Don't get offended at everything

I have a 6year old boy. This is lighthearted and would not bother me.

Must every comment be sanitised? So tiresome and boring.

He's not call Gru, is he??! 🤣

Aw it’s a throw away comment - your DS will
do well

It's a compliment!

My best friends dad commented (to my BF) the first time that he met me "Well, she's destined for either Hollywood or Holloway". Best comment on my character I'd ever received and taken wholly in the spirit that I'm not another dull grey schmuck.

My God, people get worked up over the comments on here.
as for teachers comment - it was said in fun !

Your friend needs to give her head a wobble.

Our youngest has had similar said since he started school. He’s spirited and has energy. Don’t take any offence. This is a huge compliment. Your son will go far

It’s all so tedious now - I pity any person who has a sense of humour in this dystopian society. Some people take things and themselves far too seriously. It’s so boring day in and day out.

My reception teacher told me my kid is hard work

i didn’t take offence. It’s true

I’d be punch proud if my son’s teacher said that. Nothing to be offended at and I found it quite amusing.

Nothing offensive there, it makes sense and is amusing and friendly.