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Belgian boy Laurent Simons heads off to university aged 8.
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BrianHG:
What in the world?  Holly cow...
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44668452
chris_leyson:
I liked the comment from his dad, "If he decided tomorrow to become a carpenter, that would not be a problem for us, as long as he is happy," his father said.  :-+
ataradov:
I don't get this. I can understand that school is easier for some people than the others. But why not actually go along with everyone.

So he goes into the uni at 8, gets masters at 14. What's next? He will not be able to find employment for a few more years.

I fear that this is his parents pushing him to do this stuff, and that scares me.

Education must progress with age and personal development, IMO. If school is easy - take up some hobbies, relax a bit. Is he in a rush to get somewhere?
Mr. Scram:

--- Quote from: ataradov on June 30, 2018, 08:33:10 pm ---I don't get this. I can understand that school is easier for some people than the others. But why not actually go along with everyone.

So he goes into the uni at 8, gets masters at 14. What's next? He will not be able to find employment for a few more years.

I fear that this is his parents pushing him to do this stuff, and that scares me.

Education must progress with age and personal development, IMO. If school is easy - take up some hobbies, relax a bit. Is he in a rush to get somewhere?

--- End quote ---
I'd argue the reverse. There is a tendency to slow down sharp minds for the sake of the rest of the group, leading them to get bored, act up or even completely give up on academics. I think there's a focus on children lagging behind, but children ahead of the game are too often left to fend for themselves. Just because they're smart doesn't mean they understand how they tick or what their needs are yet and that can really bite.
ataradov:

--- Quote from: Mr. Scram on June 30, 2018, 08:50:05 pm ---There is a tendency to slow down sharp minds for the sake of the rest of the group

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But that's why there are schools or classes for "smarter" kids that have in-depth study of a specific subject/subjects.

I have no problems with kids of any age passing math and physics, since those things are based on facts. I too studied physics ahead of everyone else just as summer reading. I still went though classes and did the homework, it just took me 10 minutes to complete. Not a big deal.

But I really don't understand how one can pass subjects of a softer nature, like literature. In many cases you need to write essays on subjects that can not be reasonably understood by an 8 year old, however advanced he is (themes of love, treason, moral dilemma, etc). For some thing you need to live and experience life. It is possible that nobody writes essays anymore and it is all standardized tests, but then I don't know if it counts for anything.
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