Child already goes for gym, dancing and music classes. Picks up new words after hearing them once. Is very friendly and loves company and meeting new people, is always laughing - in general a happy child.
2007-03-17 01:16:34 · 14 answers · asked by kamal c 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Why all of the outside stuff? These are not the right things for highly intelligent children anyway.
I have 3 kids, 2 highly gifted. "Picks up new words after hearing them once" is what the average child does at this age. The "above average child" will be using the words correctly, but in a different context then originally heard. For instance, if you told her that a thirsty plant is described as "wilting" she would tell you a few days later, "I am wilting, may I have a drink?"
She is still 18 months old, and needs strong family bonding far more then dance classes. A hour at the park, playing with you is much better stimulation at this age then any class.
If you still insist that your child is so far above average that she needs extra stuff have her IQ tested. If it is seriously high John Hopkins gives grants for her education (yes, starting now) and had classes for both you and her teachers on educating a highly intelligent child. My 15 year old is in this and the teachers compete to teach her the next year, because they want to add those courses to their resume.
2007-03-17 02:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every child develops at a different rate. If you continue to push your child into overstimulation then you will find the opposite to happen in her development.
And if you keep using words like "gifted" you are setting yourself and your child up for disappointment.
I am not trying to be mean, it's just that I have been a Director of a preschool fo many years and I would say that 2 out of every 3 parents that enroll their children call them "gifted" because they were potty trained at 10 months or they can speak in complete sentences at 24 months, etc.
The best thing you can do for your daughter is to drop the expectations that you have already set at such a young age, and let her continue to grow into the person she is going to become.
She may very well grow to be a "gifted" child but there are so many other important stages that she has not reached yet
2007-03-19 07:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually repeating new words at this age is normal, that is how kids are learning to talk. It's good that she is going for gym classes, dancing and music, usually they don't let kids join these groups until they are 3. Try reading to her ALOT this is the best thing to help a child that age learn colours numbers etc, I personally think you are making her do a bit too many things for an 18 month old, but everybody is different.
2007-03-17 02:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's stimulated enough. She needs time to be 18 months. Most parents want their children to be popular and bright, but you have to remember, she's still just a little one. She sounds bright, but I think you are pushing the gifted above average part. Anyway, let her be little and play, get messy, gym, dance and music for an 18 month old???? I can't imagine by the time she's 17. You'll have her time so managed out she wont' have time to breathe. I'm mom to 3.
2007-03-17 02:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that is a lot of pressure for a baby. Why all of the classes? Almost all children are picking up words at 18 months. How is she "gifted"? You sound like a first time mother who has convinced herself that her child is better then all of the others. This is OK to a point, but not to where you are labeling her and forcing her to grow up too quickly.
2007-03-19 09:29:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow you've already got it covered. What else can she do at 18 months? swimming lessons? put her in a pair of skates and you will have a great laugh!!!ok thats not stimulating, but its fun!! I would say she is already so smart just start teaching her to read. I was at the airport and a 2 year old pointed to our gate number and said "8" i almost died. my daughter is 3 and doesnt recognize her numbers yet. i bet if you start showing her small words next to a picture, she will catch on really quickly!! like CAT, DOG, etc. then when she starts writing she will be able to write a couple words.
2007-03-17 01:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by Arraya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby Einstein videos - aside from being a very good baby sitter when you need to do a few household chores, they provide excellent stimulation. My three year old learned all his body parts, can name any moving vehicle and even hums the tunes. They are visual images, colors, shapes, objects and even silly toys from the 80's set to music and used in various view points to engage the child and develop cognitive ability.
2007-03-17 07:37:17 · answer #7 · answered by glazeddonut27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe some down time??? Let kids be kids, there will be time enough to "Stimulate" her.
Without forcing anything on her, let her explore books, pictures, words, stories. So long as you talk to her all day about all the activites you are doing, that will enrich her vocabulary and communication stills, I don't see what else you can do if you say she is already taking part in all those classes.
2007-03-17 01:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by Coffee_Tea_or_Me_girl 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I started reading and writing at around 18 months and everyone would say to my parents "Your daughter's gifted" or "Your daughter is talented". I also took piano starting when I could read because my dad teaches. So piano maybe? She's already got everything covered from a friendly attitude to a strong vocabulary.
2007-03-17 05:35:28 · answer #9 · answered by j♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't think 18 month olds can be pegged as "gifted". I think you should quit pushing her so hard and let her be a child.
She'll have plenty of time to be pressured to perform as she gets older. Just enjoy her being a toddler for now.
2007-03-17 06:49:20 · answer #10 · answered by kathylouisehall 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋