Don't despair, Bernie. Our Alan was the sort of kid that people either loved or hated. He never did anything bad and, I was always assured, he was always polite and well-behaved but teachers, in particular, couldn't always cope with his ebullient nature.
He has become the sort of son you'd really want, in his middle age (he'd kill me for saying that). He's not conventional, a rock-musician (Angus Young clone) lorry driver!, but he's very intelligent, very articulate, funny, entertaining and good-natured.
He was the only one of my 3 children who gave me any concern when he was growing up, mainly because he wouldn't stretch himself to achieve what he was so capable of, but he triumphed in the end and did just what
he wanted to do. If your grandson turns out half as well (and I have a feeling he will) and is half as contented you'll be happy.
