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Fnord
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16 Mar 2013, 1:26 pm

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Performance anxiety.

I have a fear of heights; but get me angry enough, and I'll climb the highest mast in the Navy just to prove that I can.

Your daughter seems to have a fear of being tested; but get her angry enough, and she'll outperform her older brother just to prove that she can.

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16 Mar 2013, 1:38 pm

Yeah, I agree with Fnord. When you ask her a direct question, it puts her on the spot. When she's in an argument, it's more natural.