She really loves Math and, on her own, studies much more than required by her school. Sometimes she spends a whole Saturday afternoon stdudying math. This happened today, I told her Hun, please, today is Saturday, go have fun. She just said I'm having fun. Some people thinks she's weird, but fortunately she plays sports and hangs out with friends. But for now she's much more into her studies than into boys, she has never had a boyfriend. She's a member of some math groups and is frequently reading articles on Math and asking for the help of mathematicians.
She's a good girl, doesn't get in troubles, sometimes doesn't even seem to be a teen. It's strange, but she turned 15 this month and for gift asked us a Math book! Do you think there´s something wrong with her? I'm afraid she won't be a happy woman.
2007-01-20 09:12:40 · 27 answers · asked by Keyla 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
NO! Not at ALL weird!!! In fact, it's a blessing because it's not very common to find students being so in love with math anymore. Be proud of her, and be supportive to her love for math! There's so much she could do with math!
So no, nothing's wrong with her.
2007-01-20 10:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by ♡♥ sHaNu ♥♡ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She'll be perfectly happy if you encourage her interests and allow her to flourish. Shes obviously found something shes good at and enjoys, it opens a lot of career choices for her. She could be an accountant or statistician. Would you feel more comfortable if she were a boy with this hobby or just if she went out more? If she's part of groups and goes out I wouldnt worry too much. If she stops going out all together and only studies math then you might want to delve into why but as long as shes finding a balance I wouldn't worry. If she seems to be locked into much offer to take her for lunch or shopping. And ask yourself if she were studying history or dance all day instead if it would bother you as much. She might just really understand numbers in the way others don't and while math is a subject most people abhor she doesn't. Its much better than other things teenagers do :). It could also just be a phase. Give it a few months or try talking to her teachers to see if they have anything to offer.
2007-01-20 09:23:21 · answer #2 · answered by CoffeeDrinker1980 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's fantastic! So many young women drop interest in math during high school or when they get to college. This is a shame, since women are just as capable in math and science. Encourage your little mathematician - one day she could make an important math discovery that would change the world. Math is very important to so many areas - economics, science, finances. It's a great skill for her to have. She could earn scholarships for further studies through Math competitions.
She will be happy doing something she loves. And there are so many reasons why it's better if she waits to have romantic interests. She's only 15! Even great math minds have families and happiness. Don't worry. Be happy your daughter is blessed with intelligence.
2007-01-20 09:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by JerseyMuse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOur worried that she likes math and doesn't get into trouble, Hey I would buy her anything she wanted to read or study concerning Math, she is a genuis and you should go get her IQ tested and not worry about her when she's ready for boys she will tell you. So enjoy the genuis adn don't dicourge it. Never know you might have Scholar there. SO let her be her and just get ready when she needs to ask you anything about life. ANd no she's isn't weird. HEll she's a genius or close to it. It looks like she happy to me studying math and going out when she does. SO why worry.
2007-01-20 09:23:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. SHES SMART.
Come on MOM. What's wrong with being Smart? Enjoying math? This is a great, wonderful thing.
You should always encourage her to do what she enjoys. Who knows maybe someday she'll be running Microsoft or NASA. It's great she enjoys school work.
You shouldn't push her into dating until she is ready. When she is she will let you know. Don't worry about it right now. Let her enjoy being a teen - whatever that looks like in her life.
If only other parents had such troubles as their kids enjoy school work. When she is arrested for crack or kidnapped or you find a box of condoms -- then you should worry about whether she'll be a happy woman. I say being smart and successful will give her plenty to be happy about.
Please enjoy her for who she is and let her enjoy this time in her life!
2007-01-20 09:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lady, are you crazy? You have a daughter who is a good girl, who doesn't get into trouble, who plays sports and has friends, and you're worried because she loves MATH? You have a budding rocket scientist on your hands, and you think it's WEIRD?
That math will take her much further than boyfriends and everything else. You have a genius and you're worried?
Sounds like the problem is more yours than hers. Leave her alone and support her interest. She might just be keeping you someday.
2007-01-20 09:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher and one who also likes math (along with lots of other subjects) I think it is great. Sounds like she just really has a natural curiosity for math and a passion for it. I would certainly encourage her and even think of getting her a tutor to help her advance and answer questions she has. Sounds like she has a real talent. I think she will develop boyfriends in her life later on and probably someone who loves math! It really isn't any different than someone who has a passion for chess or reading.
2007-01-20 09:27:35 · answer #7 · answered by StarGalactica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's fine. I was like her when I was younger. It's great that she's interested in math since many girls aren't. Just keep making sure that along with the math she is still interested in playing and having fun. Also she has plenty of time for boys; in fact, many intelligent guys will like the fact that she's good at math!
2007-01-20 15:57:41 · answer #8 · answered by snowflake88 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be happy that your daughter is pursuing studies that she loves. If you feel that she is using her math interest to avoid age-appropriate socializing, you can suggest that she occasionally sees friends, goes out shopping or to the movies. But it sounds to me like she is making great use of her time and that you should encourage her. Buy her the math books she requests and be supportive. This may be the basis of her future career. Support her in it!
2007-01-20 09:33:42 · answer #9 · answered by Isabella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHA!!! No, There's nothing wrong with her! I've been studying scince and math since i was 11 and i'm happier than most people i know! The best thing you can do is find her a good mentor in that field and let them go at it! She will be the future of our world!
You could also give her a challenge and ask her to calculate Pi :-)
2007-01-20 09:19:38 · answer #10 · answered by Nathan H 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋