That's what I thought at first Warren but I've always noticed them being unsuccessful right away (before ever picking up a boulder) not once they walk away with the boulder so I wasn't sure if that was the problem.

It's a brain tickler!!

Ok, i wanna know how to get these kiddies all taught. i have a master scientist but she hasnt reached the end of the training.. i have about 5 kids all running around...and i want them to learn!!!!! can someone give me step by step guidelines...i've looked everywhere for someone to ask it!! but to no avail!

but i read somewhere that a master scientist actually teaches them.... apparently u tap the drum and the kids all go to the school and follows the scientist around...i have got them to go to the school but the master scientist wont teach em....

When you tap the drum, yes all the kid's will "goto school", but doing this will not increase any of their skills.

You will also find times when master walk around "teaching" other villagers but it's a personality quirk, it doesn't actually have any effect. It's similar to the villagers talking or arguing or telling jokes. Just fun to watch.

"Teaching" is one of the odd behaviors villagers might do when they are not working, like exercising, relaxing, chatting, and telling a joke. I think I've seen kids "go to school" on their own as well.

But, as Warren said, this has no effect on the villagers' skills. Kids don't advance their skills and adults do it only through working, except through special events.

-- jen

yesterday i actually had an adept scientist "teaching" a master scientist. i thought that was kinda funny.

How do you know how old children are? It seems one of my poor female villagers has been caring for her baby forever (Okay it's only been like a day in my world but I have a short attention span as well.)! How long does it take for children to grow up?