The mom of the 4th grader I tutor told me her daughter has a “school issue” that maybe I can help with…
Me: “What’s going on, kiddo?”
Kid: “I just hate school. But it’s hard to explain.”
Me: “Ok, well, I didn’t really love school when I was your age either, so I bet I can help.”
Kid: “It’s just…school is boring. I feel like I already know everything. And sometimes it’s hard being smarter than everyone.”
Me: (silence)
Kid: “Do you know what I mean?”
Me: “No. I literally do not.”