Why are some kids so dumb?

Answer 1

People can appear "dumb" when they don't apply the necessary thought, attention, or concern to their actions, and the possible repercussions of an action. Sometimes situations are too complex to interpret, or are handled in a habitual way that neglects circumstances that can change.

Examples : stepping in new, wet concrete / only realizing your windshield wipers don't work when it is already raining / opening a can of soda right out of a machine that tumbled it / inviting a friend to go skiing, the day after you heard about his broken leg

Answer 2

Many people associate the word "dumb" with lack of knowledge or not having enough mental acuity, but these are better described as ignorance and stupidity. The colloquial meaning of "dumb" is probably better expressed as either poor judgment or lack of awareness, especially when there are negative consequences of doing "dumb" things.

Reasons for doing dumb things:

• lack of awareness, or of important information (situational ignorance)
• insufficient analysis of the outcome (unexpected effects)
• haste (leaping before you look)
• willful disregard of what could happen (bravado, showing off)
• acting out of spite or anger (can't always take it back)
• parroting the dumb deeds of others (lemming principle)

Examples of dumb things are:

• husbands saying things that upset their wives (should have known)
• cutting down a tree and having it fall on your car, or your roof
• slipping on sidewalk ice while rushing to get out of the cold
• falling out of a tree, playing chicken on bikes, or anything done on the TV show "Jackass"
• insulting your boss, or mother-in-law, in a heated argument
• grabbing a cat's tail after it scratched someone else for doing that

...or possibly: answering a question in detail on Wikianswers that you know is an irresistible magnet for insults and nonsense.

Answer 3

Modern life is very complicated and specialized. In such a world everyone is likely to feel "dumb" at some point in their life or when they are confronted by unfamiliar circumstances. Since I found this question in the section dealing with relationships I take it that you are wondering specifically why you "feel dumb" when confronted by certain circumstances found in your loving relationship(s).

Don't feel bad about this; most people know little, if anything about the underlying dynamics behind successful loving relationships. Therefore, without such awareness, it is common for relationship mistakes to come between couples as well as an individual's happiness and satisfaction. Hence, you are not "dumb". Rather you are just like the majority of other people that you are likely to meet.

Answer 4

Kids develop at different rates and have unique strengths and weaknesses. It's important to remember that intelligence isn't the only measure of a child's worth. Instead of labeling them as "dumb," it's more helpful to provide support and encouragement to help them learn and grow.