Grade 1 boy tells parents that his head goes off
This young man speaks to his parents about not comprehending his schoolwork and uses an excellent analogy to explain how his head works.
Starting a new grade can be a challenging transition for many children, requiring resilience and support from both parents and teachers.
The changes can feel overwhelming, leaving kids feeling out of control and sometimes unable to perform at their best.
One Grade 1 boy was filmed by his family when he opened up about his struggles with schoolwork.
He explained how he was having trouble understanding his tests and felt stuck when his teacher asked why he couldn’t piece things together.
Watch as his family finds amusement in his explanation that his head "goes off and doesn’t come back on" – video courtesy of Instagram.
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If you ask us, his confidence in speaking and explaining himself to his parents was remarkable – showing a young man who identified the issue and needed help finding a solution.
He has all the makings of a bright student who will navigate tests and assessments with ease. He just needs a little guidance.
Check out how Mzansi reacted to his little-big speech.
"Lol this kind of self awareness and expression for his age is honestly brilliant."
"Buddy... I am 45 and my mind is still off... You are going to be just fine, I am almost certain of it!!"
"This kid is the smartest in his class."
"He’s so mature because he can comprehend that he has a problem and he wants his parents to step in."
"That's a very articulate child for someone who's in grade 1 with a concentration problem."
"He actually sounds like he is smarter than the other kids."
"This level of self awareness is astounding! He's giving all the clues you need to find him the help he needs."
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Image courtesy of Instagram