Inside The Mind Of Jaxon Cota An 11-Year-Old Kid Genius | NBC Nightly News

At age nine, Jaxon Cota was accepted into Mensa, a society for geniuses. His IQ puts him in the top two percent of the world, but despite his smarts, Jaxon isn’t rushing ahead.

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Inside The Mind Of Jaxon Cota An 11-Year-Old Kid Genius | NBC Nightly News

[jz]

The best thing about this is his parents’ attitude. His parents are allowing him time to grow up and enjoy life as a normal boy, while bringing positive impacts on his peers.

[scottpatrick]

He is a good kid. NO attitude, grounded parents, he will do very well.

[rebeccastratton]

The smartest thing about him is he understands the balance of his life. Cool!

[Mlleal]

One thing that always amazes me with most child prodigies/geniuses, is the humbleness they portray.They know how intelligent they are yet their modesty is what makes them extremely likeable.

[billville]

When I was his age I went to the hospital with a bean stuck in my nose.

[_ceilli]

It's rare to see a child that's so gifted and so intelligent and isn't socially awkward. His parents are doing it right.

Holy moly thanks for the likes yall. Some people seem very unnerved by the comment, I just wanna let y'all know that I'm judging from first hand experiences I've had with multiple of my very intelligent friends on a daily basis.

[swiftyy]

Him at 11 years old: Being VERY smart

Me at 11 years old: wondering if teachers live at school

[bagpipes]

This exceptionally bright young boy is extremely fortunate to have exceptionally thoughtful, kind, loving, supportive parents who want their son to have a normal childhood and not be pressured to over-achieve. Bless this wonderful family!

[timhallas]

it is a good thing that these parents are allowing him to have his childhood. NASA can wait.

[ChessNetwork]

I like the parents' approach. Great to see a young bright mind.

[jamesfan]

the best thing this kid has is his grounded, dedicated parents

[hanaguerin]

“At MathCON, he came in 7th out of 45, 000 students”

The one who came in 1st: 😐

P. S: btw absolutely no hate, this kid seems very gifted and kind, this is only a comical remark.
Have a nice day 🦋

[xochitllee]

this kid has the perfect parents. They're down to earth, let him be a kid, and he's going to do amazing things because of it.

[jacobobesser]

He's the most comprehensive gifted child I've seen so far. Like he can still relate to people and he seems sociable.

[xanaptdo]

Thank god these parents are in this kids life. Im glad this kid is living as a normal child. When you take simple things from a childrens life it can damage them forever. Growing up in a stable household with a balanced life in all aspects (school, sports, playing..) is key for you to become a good adult.

[itstazaur]

"A true genius does not equate intelligence to superiority; instead, it is merely a tool which can be used. It's like muscle, or acrobatics. Everyone is different, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, but each equally applicable in the right environment."
-Tanner Steinbrecher, 2020

[LeonardoReyes-obhv]

The parents were smart to keep him at his level. They were right to also let him be a kid.

[isobelb]

His parents seem so down to earth and sensible

[willie]

Says does really hard algebra

*writes equation for area of a cylinder*

[kellycarr]

11 yr old kid: I'm obsessed with making the perfect Rube Goldberg Machine

45 yr old me: What's a Rube Goldberg Machine?