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myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2123)   ranked 581 out of 14,943 in parenting1 year ago

Children nowadays are more advanced, in many ways. There are times that they know more than their parents. But as parents, we try to be as smart as they are. I sometimes get some surprise questions from my daughter who tries to outsmart me.

Are your children try to be more smart that you?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 88/100. AmandaBarnhart (385)   ranked 2,410 out of 14,943 in parenting   1 year ago

I think in all honesty the internet is to blame for a large portion of their sense to outwit others and their parents. With tips from other teens out there kids are able to get their hands on information they otherwise wouldn't be able to get . The problem is even if you ground them off the internet at home they will find their ways to get it at online computers etc. Not saying this is the for sure bet but it is how some kids get that information.


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2123)   ranked 581 out of 14,943 in parenting  1 year ago

It's not only the internet that gives our children the idea of outwitting their parents (althought admittedly a higher percentage of these ideas come from the internet). There is the television, peers, other people and many more. .

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2. myLot reputation of 95/100. riyasam (10895)   ranked 757 out of 14,943 in parenting   1 year ago

not intentionally,but at this age they are very insecure.they try to show they are clever than the others.


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2123)   ranked 581 out of 14,943 in parenting  1 year ago

May I know how old is your child? When a child is still at her tender age, they usually show their insecurities and separation anxieties.


myLot reputation of 95/100. riyasam (10895)   ranked 757 out of 14,943 in parenting  1 year ago

my kids are 6 and 2 respectively.


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2123)   ranked 581 out of 14,943 in parenting  1 year ago

thanks.

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. carolbee (6780)   ranked 1,809 out of 14,943 in parenting   1 year ago

It's so interesting when our kids are small and they think mom is sorta on the dumb side. Like we were never kids or teenagers.

We have one daughter who has always tried to outsmart me but I was one step ahead and it didn't work! She's now 36 and is still trying. She's a wonderful, brilliant daughter but since her field is psychology, she tries to use it on my pea brain and sometimes she gains ground and gets close to outsmarting her old mama. I always told her when she was growing up to enjoy being a teen and have fun. Just don't get caught at doing whatever you shouldn't be doing. We have two other grown daughters also but they didn't play mind games with me.


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2123)   ranked 581 out of 14,943 in parenting  1 year ago

That's the problem when your child has the brains. They think that they are better off than their parents. . That's what my two year old is trying to do to me. But I wouldn't let her outsmart, unless it's for good.

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4. myLot reputation of 99/100. Thoroughrob (7967)   ranked 2,134 out of 14,943 in parenting   1 year ago

Yes, my son is 14 and does it quite often.


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2123)   ranked 581 out of 14,943 in parenting  1 year ago

Teens do often look for every reason to outsmart their parents. It's at this stage that they need more guidance and understanding.

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5. myLot reputation of 94/100. andak2007 (1647)   ranked 475 out of 14,943 in parenting   1 year ago

although my eldest girl is just 3 years old she thinks like an adult already and sometimes she shocks me and continues to amaze me with her wit...she is a very smart kid and always reasons out to me thinking she can get away with it...i am looking forward already when she goes to school and it will be this coming march...i hope that she won't have debates with her teacher always. surrender


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2123)   ranked 581 out of 14,943 in parenting  1 year ago

Your girl is just months older than my girl. With that ability of your child, be prepared to accept that your child will be quite bored in school especially if you send her to a traditional school. I mean, to a school where the teacher talks more than having the children do some exercise. This happened to my girl. Look for a school that suits her intelligence.

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