Do you remember a time when you thought you were smarter than everyone else? Well, Wilson, a first-grade student, definitely felt that way. He believed that he was too smart for his grade and even thought he was smarter than his older sister who was in the third grade.
His confident statement caught the attention of his teacher, who decided to discuss the matter with the principal. They both agreed that Wilson needed to be put to the test to see if he really was as intelligent as he claimed.
In the principal’s office, the teacher explained the situation. The principal then made a deal with Wilson – if he couldn’t answer just one question, he would have to return to the first grade and be more humble. Wilson readily agreed to the challenge.
The principal started asking Wilson a series of questions that a third grader should know. With each question, Wilson confidently responded with the correct answer. The hours went by as the principal continued to test Wilson’s knowledge. And to everyone’s surprise, Wilson answered every single question accurately.
The principal was astonished and admitted, “I see no reason why Wilson can’t go to the third grade. He answered all of my questions right.”
Curious, the teacher requested permission to ask Wilson a few questions of her own. Both the principal and Wilson agreed to her proposal.
The teacher asked, “What does a cow have four of that I only have two of?” Want to guess what Wilson answered? He replied, “Legs.”
Feeling more confident, the teacher decided to ask another question. She asked, “What do you have in your pants that I don’t have?” The principal was taken aback, but Wilson quickly answered, “Pockets.”
Not losing her curiosity, the teacher asked a third question, “What does a dog do that a man steps into?” Wilson answered with a grin, “Pants.”
Finally, the teacher asked the last question, “What starts with F and ends with K and involves a lot of excitement?” Without hesitation, Wilson exclaimed, “Firetruck!”
The principal let out a sigh of relief and proudly declared, “Put Wilson in the fifth grade! I got the last four questions wrong myself.”
Sometimes, it takes a little courage to prove ourselves and show what we’re capable of. Wilson’s confidence and intelligence not only impressed his principal but also taught everyone a valuable lesson about never underestimating someone’s capabilities based on their age.
So, what about you? Have you ever felt underestimated or thought you were smarter than everyone else? You never know what surprises you might have in store!
