I think most kids are smarter than adults give them credit for
   but few adults take the time to listen, and the other kids are
   too busy trying to compete in the social jungle. If they're
   *lucky*, maybe they'll get a good friend or two that will really
   take the time to listen. The rest either have to hide their
   smarts for fear of ridicule or turn their talents into sarcasm
   (dark side) or art/music/hobbies/obsessions (light side) [using
   Star Wars reference for Good/Evil]