She seems older for her age

[Justsawagecko]

My toddler Dd. She’s almost 3 but has crazy vocabulary..using words like ‘Absolutely’ ‘Broadcasting’ ‘Besides’ etc. She hears something and it just seems to stick in her mind, she knows what it means too. Ever since she was around 1.5, her language just took off and we’ve had normal conversations ever since. She crawled & walked fairly late, but just seems so attuned to things and like an older child in a toddlers body in many ways. It worries me for the future, is this normal?

@Letsallscreamatthesistene

A thinly veiled brag post if ever ive seen one.

so what? my dd is gifted ( according to school) and i brag about it cos shes amazing

@Draculadeadandlovingit cringe!!

Great, but I bet you dont mask it with fake concern

My DS was very much like this and the next one barely spoke for 3 years but is on track to get the same GCSE result in English.

I'd taught myself to read by 3. It's absolutely no indication of future success...

All but one of mine spoke like this by then(the one with 0 attention span and couldn't even occasionally listen to a simple story until 2.5), thought it was normal? Plenty of others did at parent & child groups too. Nothing to be concerned about at all.

Some of you posting are so bitter.

@Letsallscreamatthesistene You sound lovely. It’s not fake concern, do you know me or my life? Why on earth would I bother posting with fake concern? I have a very active toddler with me and me alone for almost 14 hours per day, I have concerns about aspects of her behaviour and it worries and upsets me, do you understand that? Does what I’m saying cause any sensitivity or empathy in you, or do you want to continue to be nasty? As @LordOfTheOnionRings says some bitter people, only a few, but it’s embarrassing, get happy, be nicer, you’ll feel happier too, honestly.

Grateful for lots of the info here from fellow posters, in one moment I’m thinking there are definite indications and the next, wondering if it’s just how some toddlers are. As many of you have said, I’ll keep an eye on it and see how she develops further and if any stand out areas for concern are evident
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@Justsawagecko

No matter what the reason may be (and this is not a peculiar as you think, especially with an only who spends most of her time with adults), the most important gift you can give your daughter is simply, wholehearted acceptance. She will find her way much more easily in life with your approval and accetance.

@Mamanyt Oh most definitely, she’ll always have that 🥰

Good for you and ignore the haters on here

Make sure your articulate child is well embedded in her peer group. Too many bright or advanced children tend to become part of an older age group, possibly because of school sets, and that's very tough on a teenager. A 14-year-old who is socialising with 16-year-olds is likely to be less mature.

@Letsallscreamatthesistene Ok 👍of course you are, move on and grow up, Jesus.

@Ddot so odd?! Nothing better to do I’m guessing 🤷🏻‍♀️

@bellocchild She definitely veers towards the older ones, plus adults more

My son was the same, a late starter with everything then when he finally started talking, his vocabulary was incredible. He didn't interact with other kids either. He has autism, but it doesn't mean your dd has, but might be worth being aware of it.

Haven't read the full thread but have you investigated hyperlexia? Might be something to be aware of especially if she's struggling a bit with peers (ie that she gets on with older kids but not so much ones the same age).

@Letsallscreamatthesistene

A thinly veiled brag post if ever ive seen one.

This

People can give their opinions but none of us know your child. You are best placed to recognise if something is off.

I suppose in the absence of anything concrete, time will tell. Try not to worry and enjoy her conversations.

@Letsallscreamatthesistene Having an opinion? Saying what I’m saying is fake and I’m making it up? Saying I’m bragging? That’s not an adult opinion, that’s deliberately being antagonist. I have no idea why, but I’m not interested, I’m getting some useful, insightful feedback here and don’t need your put downs in the midst of it all. Please, just move on now and let me process others opinions.

@Armadollo A few other posters mentioned this, I’d never heard of it before, but will look into it a bit further x

@Bookaholic73 Thanks

My DS was similar delayed with physical milestones but spoke like a professor he speaks very posh with hand gestures and a face clearly pondering, he describes anger as volatile behaviour, he is on the spectrum and veered towards adults in preschool, adults are predictable unlikely to suddenly screech DC are not according to the psychologist.