Lee used to see himself as the smartest kid in his class. Now that he is in middle school, he is aware that there are a lot of kids who are just as smart as he is or maybe even smarter. This transition from childhood to adolescence has caused his self-esteem to ______.

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As Lee becomes aware of peers who are equally or more intelligent, his self-esteem may decline due to the comparison and realization that he is not the smartest anymore.

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