Why kids now a days are so smart?

Philippines
October 27, 2010 8:09am CST
My nephew came into my room with his one hand holding a crunchy cookie, while the other embracing the jar of cookies. I told him to go out, because if he mess even a small piece of it, he will invite an ant. Instead of going out, he offered me the cookies. He told me how delicious it was. His been convincing me to taste it. I wonder if he was really offering me with the cookies or he did it to shift my attention. Because I noticed that after the conversation, he's already done eating the cookie from his hand.
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19 responses
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
27 Oct 10
The kid was trying to outsmart you. Kids nowadays can particularly observe well how adults behave and they knew very clearly what are the things that they shouldn't do as we repeatedly tell them. In simple words, they know how to make a strategy. While I was pregnant with my son, I was reading law books and listened to classical music for his brain development. I continued listening to classical musical till he was two years old, coz that would put him to bed. I can say he's really smart and outsmarts most of the adults except me lol!
• China
27 Oct 10
How lucky you are! Congratulations!
• India
28 Oct 10
Yes children now a days are very intelligent. The surroundings around them makes them like that.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
28 Oct 10
Hi bharbee, I find that a lot of kids are smarter today than the were in past generations and that leaves an even greater responsibly on parents. From day one children tune in to what's happening around them and will sense any discord etc. If today's children are raised right loved and taught to show love and compassion for others, we will have a better world later. Teach them honesty and respect for the rights of others and they will grow up to be good citizens. Blessings.
• Philippines
28 Oct 10
I have observed that kids now are very clever. These children are different from years ago. I wonder why. But, maybe because of the new environment now. Science has been improved a lot. So, no wonder why these children gets smarter and smarter.
@ip5217 (1655)
• Philippines
28 Oct 10
Awww, that is so cute. I think your nephew is really indeed an intelligent kid. People that surrounds your nephew may be a great influence. This happens when you don't talk to him like a little child, rather you treat him like a mature person already. Thus, his way of thinking can also advance faster.
• Philippines
28 Oct 10
i guess because kids right now are more expose to everything and i think because of the rapid technological advances the intellectual capacity of kids and their logic are also rapidly advances
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
28 Oct 10
So he already knows your weakness, huh? This kid will grow up to become a good negotiator. He only needs to develop this quality of him. Other kids would have answered back with negative words or stuck their ground. But he offered you a cookie instead. Smart kid.
• China
28 Oct 10
Hi bharbee1126 How are you doing today. I have to say, I dont think ur nephew is so smart, but he might be smart. The point is you thought too much. He is just a kid, and he didt think about it what you thought. Buddy, take it easy, your nephew is good and smart. I believe other children are same to your nephew, not big defference. By the way, have a nice day.haha
@llbo1981 (1237)
• China
28 Oct 10
There are many reasons about your question.One reason is now a days the children have many food to eat,so they have enough nutritions.One reason is that now a days the children can look more object than before,such as computer,toys,and so on.
• Philippines
28 Oct 10
I guess it is because kids nowadays are much expose to so many things. Aside from the fact that they interact with adults better. It was not like before when I was younger when some of my elders would not tolerate a child listening or participating in adult conversations. It helps that when the child was still in not yet born and even when he is young he was given the right vitamins and minerals needed for better brain function.
• India
28 Oct 10
Kids are too smart.because its the time,that is we are now in the end of fourth generation computers. All of us are using computers, laptops, mobile phones etc in our daily life. Our kids consider this us their toys. They were born in an era with IT boom. They became part of that boom.so what they are doing is they know all the things that happened around them.they know how to operate computers ,mobile phones, laptops etc.obviously they are smarter than our era.
@vangie26 (445)
• Philippines
28 Oct 10
Kids always have a heart of innocence. Funny or it can make us angry sometimes, but looking at them, it's just their natural way of expressing themselves. And there are ways that they can make fun without without thwm knowing it. Generations of today are very exposed on things that can make them mature early. Also, parents of today are more open minded in including their kids in their conversation that is why they are very updated.
• Philippines
27 Oct 10
Yes, I do believe the kids nowadays are gaining more intellect than the kids before. The truth is, the human race is evolving in a more intellectual way and we are advancing in the field of knowledge. Have you noticed also that kids are also taller and bulkier compared than before? Yes, it is because that mothers nowadays can have more supplements and nutrient-boost to give their yet unborn child while conception. So these attributes to the forming of a more smart kids than before. And also, the media and entertainment plays an active part... TV, movies and Books are almost accessible and available everywhere.... Have you ever been in a place where Barney or Mickey mouse clubhouse is played all over and over again? I think we all, do this is because it is readily available for every kids nowadays unlike before.
@ika2010 (95)
• Indonesia
28 Oct 10
i think because of technology right now is growing up than in our age...:D typical of children is want to explore around them and when they see something new, they want to know what is it like computer and video game. in our age when we are kids i don't think there's a game with full of technology like right now or computer and others...
• United States
27 Oct 10
Partly because...their parents are smart too :P Let's face it. With people learning a lot more and common knowledge expanding tremendously because of the Internet, today's kids are picking up really fast.
• United States
27 Oct 10
kids are smart these days. i know my 3 year old will try everything he can to get your attention to go off somewhere else just so he can get away with something. lol
@hakuyo (200)
27 Oct 10
I agree that some kids are so smart nowadays but on the other hand, there are so many kids that are spoiled and naughty. I think that there are greater number of spoiled kids than smart kids, that is why the world is not getting better
• Philippines
27 Oct 10
lol! the boy has talent!He will have a great future in Sales. Kids nowadays are smart I guess because of technology ,Media and of course your training as a parent.
• China
27 Oct 10
Yeah, I think kids today are smarter than before. I think the reason is that as science and technology are improving, kids get to know more wonderful thing earlier, which stimulate their mental ability. In addition, the education is improved, too. However, I believe the development of kids' mental ability is limited because of the complex world and appealing things that always decentralize their attention. By the way, I'm a new learner of English. I'm sorry that my English is so poor.