Missed by one mark

Kai came out from school and told me that he missed his top Science award this year by one mark. Being a mum, my first concern was if he was sad and disappointed.

me : Are you sad?
Kai : No
me : Are you disappointed?
Kai : No. Jason (the boy who beat him) deserved it.
me : Did you congratulate him?
Kai : Yes, I did.

That's great!. I think reminding him constantly that if he is good, someone else will always be better. Because he is top, there will always be someone who wants to beat him. I am happy, Kai took it very well. We aimed for a clean sweep this year, he didn't get it but you know something, this result is his highest in all his three years doing Science. Well done, my son!