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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm sorry your son is struggling. That's really hard as a parent.

I will say, though, that I think the trash talking among boys especially is pretty universal, even if it's not right, and it can target anything, not just academics and STEM.

[b]Keep trying to encourage connections where you can. But I'd also suggest avoiding commentary about smarts over sports. Putting another entire category of talent down is not okay, either....[/b][/quote]

This.  This whole thread is a bit odd with some of the comments.

FWIW, my kid is on a competitive Math team and PLENTY of the ‘smart’ boys on that Math team trash talk and gatekeep.  It’s not just sports.  Some boys are just competitive and it comes out in various arenas.

And, there are plenty of jerky STEM kids.  Also, plenty of nice, supportive athlete-types.

OP, don’t worry so much about finding similar STEM kids or non-athletes.  Most people don’t fit into one singular box.  Just help your kid make connections with other NICE kids, regardless of what those kids’ interests are.  [/quote]

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