Apparently Gert is a genius. I had no idea. I mean, I had an idea, but to have it confirmed is a bit frightening.
Let me back up. Back in February Gert had her four-year-old screening at school. It's one of those deals where they give her blocks and have her move them with her mind or something. I kind of stopped paying attention after I looked hat her scores.
Essentially these tests look at whether or not she's doing things a normal four-year-old should be doing, developmentally speaking. We're not talking about whether or not she climbs trees, talks to the squirrels and organizes a rebellion (she does). Rather, can she identify body parts, colors count, etc.?
Bottom line is she can do the things a normal four-year-old can. In fact, she can do many things a normal six-year-old can. Like writing her name, cutting things out, copying letters, problem solving . . . The little freak can do all of these things.
They score these things. Acceptable scores would have been between 7 and 10 for Motor, Conceptual and Language Skills. Mean scores would have been 14. My little Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin scored 20 to 21 across the board and an astonishing 61 cumulative when a mere 28 would have been just fine with the school.
Honestly, she's a smart kid. Just like her big sister (only, this time I get to argue both nature and nurture on this one because I contributed genes . . . Matilda I merely molded into a genius, Gert I grew in a Petri dish as well). The educator commented that "we've done a good job" with her.
I guess. But, really, all we try to do with both kids is treat them like intelligent human beings. Nothing more. Both our kids are naturally curious. We just provide them with the means and encouragement to find the answers.
Am I bragging? Hell yeah. My progeny is well on her way to World . . . nay, UNIVERSAL domination at the age of four. To quote, Gus Grissom, "Fuckin' A, bubba."
I can totally relate. I felt the same way when my dog Ozzy stopped peeing in the house.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm one of those people: childless dog-owners who compare other people's children's activities and triumphs to their dog's. Your kid hit a home-run at yesterday's little league game? That's awesome! Much like the fact that my dog Nanna can catch a frisbee with all four feet off of the ground.
Good for Gert. Now on to years of knowing your child is superior to most people's dogs! At least, she is when it comes to moving colored blocks and cutting things out. I thinkg the thumbs give her an unfair advantage, though.