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[quote=Anonymous]Some of this is definitely developmental and determining identity, but I've also seen this arise when kids encounter tough academics for the first time. If school always came easy to them, and they received praise for it in the past, encountering schoolwork they can't manage can cause a huge shift. It's a defensive measure saying they don't care because they don't want to admit they do care and are struggling. Don't get lecture -y but make sure your son knows that your main priority is effort, that it's ok not to get something the first time, or the second time, etc and still be a smart kid who can achieve great things. Make sure he knows it's normal and that even the most gifted of kids struggle with topics sometimes z it doesn't mean they're not gifted (particularly if he was ever labeled as gifted etc). Have supports in place to help him learn how to manage the workload and avoid missing assignments. Get tutors quickly if a subject isn't clicking.[/quote]
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