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A conundrum that I am often placed in by my 9 year old daughter and my 8 year old son is when my daughter states "girls are far more intelligent than boys" and my 8 year old son responds “mommy do you think that is true?”

Why is this SO important for my kids that I answer this? One’s ego will receive a great boost if I confirm with her whilst the other’s ego
will receive a hefty ‘right hook'.  So far, I have managed to squirm my way out of having to confirm or deny…

Crystal
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