Ten O'Clock Scholar - the brain needs constant data input

Develop your child's brain (and yours, too!):

               Did you know that the brain needs constant data-input? An old proverb says that those with high intelligence talk about ideas, with middle intelligence talk about things, and with low intelligence talk about people. Those who can’t entertain themselves in wholesome ways, such as reading, creating art, designing or engineering something, writing, recreational activities, etc., still need data-input.

               Some tend to shop too much or redecorate their houses for the umpteenth time, gossip, pick fights, buy another pocket knife or tool, watch too much sports, primp in the mirror a lot, and so on. Their brains need new data-input all the time, but it tends to be on a very shallow level of immediate gratification without much thought. Quite often it’s just visual input of things to look at for no real reason, such as television, internet, video games, pinterest, or driving around. Moderation in all things is the key.

               Astute parents will gear their child’s data-input towards ideas and creativity. To ensure that a child develops higher-level thinking, first teach him/her to read early the right way and to love reading. Surround your child with books, artistic tools and building sets. Get the child a simple microscope set. Play board games and/or do puzzles together as a family. Encourage your child to find things to do that give quality data-input into the brain.

               It is useful for a person to know how to make small-talk in social situations, but for the most part s/he needs the ability to discuss ideas and be creative. Data-input for the brain should be uplifting, creative, and challenging. Parents who help their children learn how to motivate and entertain themselves – and think without the constant need of outside entertainment – will raise flourishing, high-level thinkers and problem-solvers.

               Being a geek is gaining not only acceptance but also popularity. I recently saw a t-shirt that said, “Geek is Chic.” I loved it! Remember, geeks and nerds run the world. So, I decided to Google that wonderful phrase and came up with so many positive resources. Check these out!

· The Chic Geek's Fashion, Grooming and Style Guide for Men, Marcus Jaye, Sterling Pub Co Inc, 2011.

·        Geek Wisdom, N.K. Jemisin, Random House Inc, 2011.

·        The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists: The Coolest Experiments and Projects for Science Fairs and Family Fun, Ken Denmead, Penguin Group USA, 2011.

·        Suck It, Wonder Woman!: The Misadventures of a Hollywood Geek, Olivia Munn, St Martins Pr, 2010.

·        Theater Geek: The Real Life Drama of a Summer at Stagedoor Manor, the Famous Performing Arts Camp, Mickey Rapkin, Simon & Schuster, 2010.

·        Geek Charming, Robin Palmer, Puffin Books, 2009.

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There were so many more humorous and interesting titles and products!

               In summary, encourage your child to focus on ideas and creativity for his/her brain data-input. It is possible to be a geek and still have social skills without being materialistic.

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