My 3 year old son.?

Question

He's really smart. and im not. i dont no what to do really. Its hard to explane but. here's an example. his granddad got him a torch. i put it away. he asked me "weres my torch" i said "what torch"?

He said "you know a torch, it takes battery's it can flash 3 different colours. you KNOW my torch!" omg my son is 3 years old! What will i do hes got a great mind and im an idiot

Answer 1

Wow. Nice spelling. Way to lie to your kid also.

Answer 2

well i just graduated college and had a newborn 5 months ago. My cousin though, in the third grade did probably the simplest math in the world and since we are know more advanced thinkers it seemed very difficult, and he retaught me how to do it. which leads me to my conclusion to your worries: dont worry!!!! you will be amazed how much these little guys can teach us, also th einternet helps alot know a days too!! askjeeves is just a click away! good luck and you are blessed to have a lil genius :)

Answer 3

put him in advanced classes when he's older (if you can). as they say, they can learn A LOT from you, as you can learn a whole bunch from them!

best wishes

~bethany~

Answer 4

Enroll him in a pre-school program and let the professionals evaluate him.  They will put him in advanced classes where he can excel.

Answer 5

you are not an idiot. so you had one brain f**t. its ok. try to keep one step ahead of your son at all times. write sticky notes to remind yourself of small things (like where you put his torch). and be consistent at all times!

Answer 6

Never call yourself an idiot!!!  I'm sure you are doing a great job, and you are only human--you are doing the best you can.  It sounds like you're a little nervous and still trying to get a grip on being a parent.  But it's okay.  Besides, most children always seem unnaturally bright when they reach that age.  And most of the time, they are bright, but in order to fully manifest and utilize his intelligence, brightness, whatever you want to call it, he needs to be taught how to use his smarts from you, from teachers (at preschool and beyond), and from being around other kids.  He also needs his mother to be there for him to catch him if he falls.  It may seem like you are failing now and that you might be behind, but I can assure you, in the end, your son will love you and cherish you and thank you so much when as he grows and gets older.  In the meantime, don't be so hard on yourself.  Good luck!

Answer 7

Stop hiding his toys until you're ready to explain why he can't play with it. Treat him as the intelligent child he is and you and he will both benefit and learn from it.

Answer 8

He is the reincarnation of jesus

Answer 9

I find it fun to learn with the children in my pre-school class, find books or educational shows that he is interested in and read or watch them with him.  We also enjoy looking things up on the internet together.  If they ask me a question and I don't remember or never knew the answer we go together to find it.  Then they learn how to find answers in books or online.

Answer 10

You are not an idiot. He may be smart but YOU are the boss and in control. Take control of the situation. If you dont want him to have the torch then tell him and explain it to him. If you say No, then thats the rule and its final. If he throws a fit then ignore it or send him straight to time out.

take control of the situation and let him know it!!!

good luck

Answer 11

see if he can skip a grade or go to school early or even do your taxes

Answer 12

Number one (the BIG one) you're not an idiot.

When it comes to toys, kids rule!  Even at three years old. They know every toy that's on the shelves and what isle they're in.

Don't try to beat them, join them.  You'll learn a lot.

I received a digital camera as a gift (1st time with digital for me) and showed it to my grandchild.  Next thing I knew, she was outside taking pictures.  Turned out good too.  Asked her to show me the basics.  I didn't even know how to turn the thing on.   Since then have read the small pamphlet of directions.  Still had to ask her to remind me again a couple of times.  She's 13 yrs. old and doesn't own a digital camera.

She took short course at her school.  They remember.

So, if you think you are an "idiot" what does that make me.

I have one up on her though, I'm older and still know more than she thinks.  She knows all about these things.  She programed my cell which I use in emergencies.  Live in the north woods.

So go with the program.  They can teach you a lot, but you can teach them more.

Grandchild knows all  about such things, now she has to learn to "crack the books."

Think of it this way, your 3 yr. old will know what kind of batteries to get and show you where they are.  This could save you time. There are some benefits with our "dinks."

We "wing" it through life, we "wing" it with the kids.