Hi my daughter is 1 yr. and 3 mo.old and she seems to be very smart. People are always surprise about how smart she is for her age. Even though she was late in the walking part and in the teething she started asking for milk when she was 7 months and I am not lying. She says lets eat when shes hungry, she says night night when she's sleepy, she repeats everything you say no matter if you say it once and she doesn't forget, she knows what and where are her eyes, nose, hair, hands, feet, ears, etc. When she's getting dress she ask if we are leaving, she also ask for a bath, and when you sing the itsy bitsy spider song she puts her fingers together to do the mimic of the song, and she does so much more that you can't imagine. For me it seems normal but all my friends say that she is too smart, she even brings the diaper to the trash can after I change her. Are they exagerating or is she really that smart.
2007-01-25 11:51:38 · 13 answers · asked by MAYRA R 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I'm a mother of two, former preschool teacher and infant care manager. Everything you've just described is completely normal for that age.
2007-01-25 12:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by Amelia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each child learns and there own rate, some learn faster when they have someone to work with them. My daughter was super fast, and then I have one who is taking her time. She just takes it all in and doesn't use it. That does not mean she is no smarter than the first she is just waiting to use those skills, and she can. Sometimes she will slip up and talk, or do things when she thinks no one will notice. Also keep in mind there is book smart and street smart. If they do not get along with others or know how to play with others it can cause problems no matter how well they read or speak. They have to have common sense, and not just know everything becuase that is what the book says.
2016-05-24 00:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All answers are good! And yes, there is no such thing as "too smart". All children are on a continum, not on the same level. Just love her and provide learning opportunities; read books together; and cont doing all the things you are doing! Make sure you provide appropiate schooling for her--don't push; just provide. The only advice I would give, is perhaps get her into an all girl school or a small GOOD school for Elementary years! Make sure she has opportunities to develop leadership skills; dev'op her skills and talents; and enjoy life!!
Many times in Elementary school, the teachers' time can be spent overly in managing acting-out boys! The level of instruction is aimed at the boys. Girls normally out pace boys at that age and so the level of instruction is less that what would stretch the average girl's thinking. Just enjoy your child!
2007-01-25 15:51:01 · answer #3 · answered by Martell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was the same, she is now 5 and is still amazing me now. At first i thought it all was normal, but freinds and family with children told me otherwise. She has a memery like an elephant, she just finished pre-school and i was told she was grade 2 level. But i warn you if your daughter keeps going in leaps and bounds she is gaurenteed to hear thing and know things a child of her age should not. My daughter has picked up on the birds and the bees thing already, all from sitting on a bus and hearing people behind us talk, that was 2 yrs ago and i'm still having troubl when she recalls it. All i can say is your blessed to have such a smart intelligent child, but when older you might have to watch what she hears and sees, because there are alot of thing a young child should not know.
2007-01-25 12:25:24 · answer #4 · answered by buttercupmum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was also a late walker and late teether but really smart for his age. I think that toddlers focus on one thing at a time so if they're not trying to figure out how to walk or grow teeth, then they'll spend their time developing their brains. My son was also a very early talker and his pediatrician is always impressed that his vocabulary exceeds the average for his age. I guess by the time they're 3 or 4 years old, all the kids catch up and reach the same point.
So in answer to your question, yes your daughter really is that smart because she's more interested in verbal skills and communication than motor skills.
Hope that helps!
mari
2007-01-25 12:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by mari m 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is not too smart. It sounds normal. I think your friends are exagerating to be nice. She is over 1 year old, and most children can do all those things at least by the time they reach 1 and a half years. She is not that smart its normal for her age.
2007-01-25 12:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking and teething later has nothing do with how smart your child is. Your child seems to be a smart child and be thankful for that. But there is no such thing as "being too smart". Encourage your child to continue to learn new things...congratulations on having a great smart child!!
2007-01-25 15:07:08 · answer #7 · answered by September Sweetie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW...she's smart! But, it isn't bad that she is smart. It's a good thing that way you can sign her up for head-start when she 3...some kids don't get to go to school that age because they have to reach certain circumstance like potty trained but thats at the age of 4 dont worry.
2007-01-25 11:59:44 · answer #8 · answered by Brittany D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too smart? Is this really even a question? Hehe
Congrats on your smart lil girl, enjoy it and take advantage of it by teaching her lots of new things.
2007-01-25 12:01:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be glad that she is above average in intellegance. There is no such thing as "too smart". You could hav an indigo child on your hands.
2007-01-25 11:57:32 · answer #10 · answered by arfiegel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋