is the 12th episode of the second season of the American sitcom Modern Family . It first aired on January 12, 2011, on ABC.
The episode explores themes of parental insecurity, social lies, and unexpected pasts through three interconnected storylines: Phil and Claire Dunphy: The Intelligence Crisis [S2E12] Our Children, Ourselves
: Phil and Claire worry that Alex is studying too hard and lacks a "normal" childhood. After forcing her to take a break on a trampoline, they are shocked when she reveals she only came in second on a test. is the 12th episode of the second season