Describe a person who always has interesting ideas or opinions

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1. When do you think children start to have their own opinions?
   Children typically start to have their own opinions as they grow and gain more exposure to the world around them. This usually begins during their early teenage years when they become more independent and curious about different aspects of life.
2. Are children’s opinions influenced by their parents?
   Children’s opinions are undoubtedly influenced by their parents to some extent. Parents play a significant role in shaping their children’s values, beliefs, and perspectives. However, as children grow older, they start to form their own opinions influenced by their experiences and interactions beyond the family.
3. Who are smart children likely to be influenced by?
   Smart children are likely to be influenced by a variety of individuals. Besides their parents, they may be influenced by teachers, peers, mentors, or even public figures. The extent of influence can vary depending on the child’s interests and experiences.
4. How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?
   Inventors and philosophers come up with new ideas through a combination of factors. These may include their natural curiosity, extensive knowledge of their field, critical thinking, and the ability to make connections between seemingly unrelated concepts. Creativity often plays a crucial role in this process.
5. Are there only old ideas from books or previous writers?
   While inventors and philosophers may draw inspiration from previous ideas, they also generate new and original concepts. They build upon existing knowledge but often take it in entirely different directions, leading to innovations that go beyond what has been documented in books or by previous writers.
6. What kind of people have lots of great ideas in your country?
   In my country, people who work in the fields of technology and entrepreneurship often have many great ideas. With the growing startup culture, individuals in these sectors are encouraged to think
   innovatively and come up with solutions to various problems. Additionally, artists, writers, and educators are also known for their creativity and the generation of new ideas.
7. When do children begin to have their own ideas?
   It is an interesting question. I think children begin to have their own ideas at a very young age. Even very small children talk and amaze us as to where they got those ideas from.
8. Why are there more and more differences between children and their parents?
   There are more and more differences between children and their parents because their thinking is different. This is precisely what we call as the generation gap. Parents have their own ideas of right and wrong, but children question everything and want to know why there are some things they shouldn’t do. Children don’t have the experience which comes with age, but they don’t want to accept everything their parents say because they can’t see the negative side of it. Parents sometimes lack the patience to explain things nicely and in a friendly way to their children. So, there is a conflict between parents and children.
9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of setting rules for children?
   The advantages are that children become well behaved, responsible and productive adults. They also don’t land into any trouble. For example, if parents set the rule that children should watch TV or play computer games for limited time, then they don’t get addicted to these things and have time for their homework and outdoor games. My father doesn’t allow us to be out of the house after 7 pm. We follow that rule because we realize that it is for our safety.
10. Is there someone with good ideas that has changed many people’s lives?
    Yes, there are many people with good ideas that have changed many people’s lives. For example, all great scientists who have invented things have changed the lives of people. The inventors of cell phones have changed people’s lives. The inventors of the automobile have changed people’s lives. In our village, there was a problem of too much underground water because of which there was a seepage of water in the houses. One of my neighbours planted about 150 eucalyptus trees around those houses. Eucalyptus is known to suck out underground water. Now, the trees are fully grown; they look beautiful and there is no problem of seepage of water in the houses. So, that one person’s idea has changed the life of many people.