teacher euphemisms

[houseelf]

My SIL and I were chatting last night about our sons' respective kindergarten progress reports. We were killing ourselves laughing:

My nephew's teacher reported: "Nathan is a high-spirited, fiercely independent natural born leader..." Hmmmm...let's read between the lines-Nathan is bossy and stubborn?

DS's progress report noted: "[DS] has tons of energy and stamina. He goes and goes and goes. While he has a strong ability to focus, he needs appropriate outlets for his abundant energy..." Hmmm...does this translate to borderline hyperactivity?

Talk about some spinweaving! I wonder what would happen if there was ever some truth-in-reporting. Anyone else have any funny stories about a teacher or child care provider soft-selling their child?

Kelly

[Rapunzel]

I refer to that as "education-ese".

[SueC]

Too funny! Maybe they have a little pamphlet that is handed out to teachers that gives nice descriptions for all of the negative characteristics.
I can't think of any of the top of my head for my kids, though I continue to be amazed by the glowing reports my 4 year old always receives. She's a great kid, but she is a tad on the mischievious side. Then again, maybe they aren't so glowing and I'm must not reading between the lines??

Edited to add I obviously didn't read the post above me about the descriptions!!!

[HeartRN]

In conversation: "We've really been encouraging Keelin to use her big-girl voice when she needs something"

What, are you saying my kid screams???? This can't be possible!!!!