Baby Genius Knows the States

Johnny, my 2 1/2 year old points out the state names. Johnny's clip was shown on 20/20 Oct 11,2007!!! 20/20 contacted us last week about this story. They were on a tight time line and decided to go with people closer to their location in New York ( I think it's just that other little ones were more impressive). But anyway. I had a long conversation with the reporter and I was telling him the same thing that these university professionals were saying. I think Johnny just has amazing memory capabilities along with these other kids. They spend time playing with things like maps and books like us as opposed to cartoons and video games and that's what it comes down to. Children learn hundreds of songs so why not learn crazy stats. Johnny isn't a genius by definition but he did learn the preamble. I taught him the song from "School House Rock" in 10 minutes and now he sings it to bed. I'd like to get his IQ tested and maybe find other ways of nurturing his intelligence. It also wouldn't hurt to get him into commercials. ;) Ehhhh - we'll see. I just posted another clip of him writing his own name. Impressive - I don't know but it's pretty cute.

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[jazzminfornash]

hi just watched your child's video. and i was so amazed! just wondering where i could purchase that 50 states puzzle. i have a 5month old baby and i want to teach him early to read and be smart in the future. tnx!

[merockie]

I ought it at a Teachers Supply store but I've seen them at toys R Us too. Good Luck :)  Just make the learning fun and stressfree.

[BombLocamotivePalin]

But can he put it back together?

[merockie]

oh yes - he can :)

[xenibear]

to the people who are saying "hes just readin" erm.. hes 2!! the fact that hes readin so well is amazing at that age!

Hes gorgeous and his parents are obviously very good teachers! xxxx

[merockie]

thank you 4 the very sweet comments. :)

[mk510ba]

I just farted, picked my nose, shit my pants, and occasionaly screamed about something at this age:)lol

[GoldenBoyXCM]

wtf its written on!

[StellarBlue1]

A true genius? No. But a very clever and intelligent boy.

[derekhunter37]

and hes a spiderman fan to boot. what else do you need to see!?

[secretlyslyfox41]

2:10*

[secretlyslyfox41]

Aww obinhoma 2:16

[mackenziekiernanrock]

omg i am 10 and i dnt no all the states

[810sexylady]

my daughter is also 2 1/2 and she knows her states too. she knows her alaphabet ,sounds,shapes, some scentific body parts like cranium,esphogas and etc.

good job! It Shows you work with your son too!

[Hieagandaus]

danget baby's these day are freaking learning at even 10 months.i didn't know all this stuff when i was 5 yrs!