My Daughter is very bright but can also be very emotional. I remember a lady telling me that my daughter has the emotional intelligence of a 3 year old. She's 5. I didn't really know what to say, although I could think of a few things I'd like to say to her now. I wasn't sure what to make of it. I think it's good she shows her emotions & she's also very good at working through them when they arise - if handled the right way.