This is dredging up all those memories of high school which I have *got* to get over.

But on that note, I implore all teachers, guidance counselors, shrinks - anybody who works with young people: Be very careful about trying to encourage your wayward by telling them how smart they are. Whether or not it's true, try not to make it your default phrase.

Throughout school (but especially in high school), every time I didn't do well, or parent teacher night came around, or I had to talk to a teacher ever in any capacity, they always mentioned how smart I was.

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