A Child Says, "I Feel Totally Dumb at School

Multiple Choice

A child says, "I feel totally dumb at school." The MOST effective or helpful strategy is to:

A) say it doesn't matter, as she is a wonderful person.
B) praise and encourage the child for effort and say that it's most important to work hard.
C) blame the teachers.
D) tell the child that school doesn't matter if he is good at sports.