While eating dinner, our family got into a discussion about teaching Sunday School that led into children growing up too soon these days. Brent's dad said, "I bet I would be surprised how quickly kids mature these days."
Our niece Jessica replied without hesitation, "Kids aren't getting more mature, they just know more mature things."
Brent and I immediately made eye contact at such a philosophical statement coming from an 11 year old girl. We were astounded. Jessica has a unique take on childhood. She is an only child and very bright for her age. I have seen her play with her cousins, but typically I have found her helpful and "mature" for her age. She thinks the average neighborhood children are dull and that parks are boring. Two traits among other that distinguish her from other children her age.
Of course, with Jessica's perspective in mind, she's only a kid. But would a kid really have that wisdom at 11? Definitely something to ponder.
