My Kid is Smarter Than Me.

I admit it. My kid is smarter than me.

I know there are parents out there who would rather do anything than admit that. What grown adult likes to discover their just-barely teenager has exceeded anything they know? Actually, I've discovered I am that kind of adult.

We're doing chemistry right now. I haven't ever in my entire education done the chemistry that she's currently doing. I mean density equal mass divided by volume? I don't remember that from my 8th grade chemistry class, and I never took another chem class beyond that.

And she's grasping it. Of course, when she asks me questions I have to tell her I'm dumber than a stump, but she's okay with that. And we work through the problems together.

It's not a value judgement when your kid finds out you're not as smart. Unless you make it one. Or unless you decide it doesn't matter enough to try and get smarter yourself. If you let your knowledge stagnate, you're a goner.

Now, if she keeps learning and I stop... that could be a problem. ;o)