To get ahead in society, you cannot joke around with people who are more capable than you. This is a major taboo in social interactions. Many young people just entering society tend to suffer big losses in this regard: "Who are you? You're joking with me? What's your level? You're joking with me?" Teaching him to get ahead, to have money and real capability—he's definitely already **street-smart**. Extremely smart and highly sensitive people don't show it on the surface.