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		xlnt on June 26, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How to avoid being "fan boy" or "fan girl" when bu... sharing your every accomplishment since getting a gold star for "most cooperative" in preschool. A "most cooperative" star in preschool is a negative not a positive. Being especially obedient especially early should not impress anyone.

AndyKelley on June 26, 2008 [–]

Unless you were a crafty little devil and used the supposed obedience to easily get away with mischief and worm your way out of trouble, much to the dismay of your peers.

xlnt on June 26, 2008 | [–]

Haha, yes, well, I'm not sure that's an accomplishment you'd want to brag about either :)

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