a montessori child?

i was on the train and a cute little boy (no more than 5 years old) was examining a subway map with his mother.

he points to south brooklyn, bay ridge area and says, "is that southern brazil?"

man, when did five-year-olds get so stupid? like, i'm sure that when he gets to class and all the other 5 year olds are taking their "south american countries" quiz, that kid is soooooo screwed.

also, a very cute article in the times today: where the presidential contenders stand on the tuna issue.