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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Your mistake was in fishing for a compliment with your comment about how advanced the math was. [/b]FIL has shown you what he's like with his past words and actions, so did you actually expect him to agree? Stop seeking validation and approval from someone who won't or can't provide it.

Even though this tutoring session overall went well, in your shoes I wouldn't pursue them. He was patient this time, but a genius who doesn't suffer fools gladly does not a good tutor make. He could get really frustrated and impatient when she hits a roadblock.[/quote]

This.  He did a good job of tutoring her, and isn't that good enough?  It's clear he is smart but socially inept, and such people usually try to avoid problematic conversations.  But if you draw them into one, they do something stupid because you force your hand.  And recognizing that this sixth grade math is beyond you, you were taking a big risk by asking him to comment on it.

One thing that might help with your socially inept genius FIL.  He may be paying compliments only to those he feels sorry for.  His honesty may have more to do with the fact that he respects your child's capabilities and so he gives you what he considers to be the truth.[/quote]

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