My nephew is a bright 11 year old for his age. Up to recently, he has read books about 4 years or greater than his age. In fact, he has tended to read more than 1000 pages a week and hide behind books. He is sharp witted and over time was recognized as gifted and talented. He tends to be a bit of a know it all and certainly apt to argue with anyone including adults about anything. If he could be a certain occupation for his age, he would be a lawyer.
Here is the problem: This year his grades (which got him into a school for advanced children) have gone from A's and B's to F's. He is doing his homework but taking absolutely forever. He is not turning in his homework which his mother can vouch has been completed the night before. He states that he "can't remember" if he did or not. But the teachers are failing him. He is getting into arguments with kids his age. His parents find him exceedingly difficult. Lately, he is monopolizing everyone's time with conversation about his stuff.
2006-11-14
14:33:44
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