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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is going to sound a little strange, but have you considered taking up a hobby together that you know you are going to be bad at?  For my child it was really helpful to see me fail (repeatedly) and keep trying.  We ended up having long talks about how nobody can be good at everything etc.

However, I would not recommend ice skating- the ice is really hard.

Currently, I am failing at playing the piano. I've found it is good for me to have a hobby where I will not be very good, but I can have fun and a sense of accomplishment when I persevere.

I had heard that DC is where valedictorians come to recover...[/quote]

Omg yes, about seeing me fail.  Nothing makes my son happier than seeing me be bad at something or talking about being bad at something.

Also, if you do not already, stop praising his grades.  I have heard praise the effort, but even that might be too much for your kid ( might make him over prepare).  I would praise him when he does relax.  Or maybe just have him not turn in homework one time to show him that the world does not come to an end. [/quote]

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