I would bet 10 to 1 that the term 'bored or boring' label came from
you the parent and not the child - he certainly latched onto it as you
use it as an excuse for his bad behavior/lack of social skills! A two
to five year old isnt 'bored' when he cannot listen to directions,
obey the teacher, and socialize with his classmates without fighting.
In todays classrooms, there are many kids who excel at the first
numbers/reading etc so dont think like he is leaving the other kids in
the dust by his 'brightness'. Every parent likes to think their child
is so much brighter but trust me, get over it or you will be making
excuses for him his whole life.
You say he is quite an active kid, quite a 'character', and this makes
me think he does need to be evaluated for learning/behavior problems.
Some very bright children have problems with writing (they arent
'bored' - they just arent brain wired to do it) and this is probably
why he refuses to take tests.
Do you do homework with him at home? It seems you let him do only the
things he likes to do, not what he perhaps should be doing (like
practicing writing).
Btw, have you ever sat in on a class of your childs? Many schools have
parents help out or sit-in to see just what goes on. This might
dispell your thoughts that the class isnt as entertaining or advanced
for his needs. You might get an eye opener that your child may be
bright, but its going to waste if he cant interact with others.
(so homeschooling would not be in his best interests at this time).


joanne