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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 2nd grader, who is quite precocious (great memory, non-stop talker, loves to read) has been complaining that school is boring -- "been there, done that" is his quote.  While I do think he's smart, I can't tell if he's bored in school just because he's being a kid and would rather be doing other things, or because he's not being challenged.   
He's loved school until recently but I see him pulling back a bit and not doing as well as he could be doing.  It's a bit confusing when he says he's bored but then isn't trying as much as he could either... Any advice?  Thanks[/quote]

He could be bored with the rite learning at school. Is it a public school?
Look at other schools, see what you think.

No offense to the first grade teacher but I haven't found elementary school teachers good judges of who is bright.
Sometimes those kids get labeled awkward and weird even without an understanding that they are bright.
I was told I was 'stupid' by two elementary school math teachers and I have a masters in electrical engineering now (A average) - which was very math intensive so not stupid - and not a late bloomer - elementary school math is the basic stuff but I was great at the more advanced concepts if that makes sense.
Anyway look at other schools. My DD said the same thing and she changed schools and it was a great thing for her.
And yes, she's very bright.[/quote]

Yep. I was a gifted kid who was bored in school.  I don't know if my first grade teacher knew I was bright it not.  I was quiet and scared to show my abilities.  Hated school until college. [/quote]

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