Why Reading Science Fiction Stories actually Makes Children Smarter?

Have you ever wondered where the term geek actually came from? Well the author of an article at TalentNook.com Irfhana Zakir Hussain found out:

"That might turn your perception of science fiction on its head. Popular culture has relegated readers of science fiction to the role of the geek. They’re socially awkward. They’re out of touch with reality. Most importantly, they have a poor understanding of real science and fail to succeed in humanities.

The actual science actually tends to disagree!"

She goes on further:

"Why Does Science Fiction Have a Bad Reputation?

We’ve already touched upon this a little. There is a perception of science fiction readers that persists. Back in the 1950s, science fiction readers were given the role of geeks. According to a psychoanalyst, Robert Lindner, science fiction readers could develop mental disorders. These mental disorders cause the geeks’ awkwardness."

"Readers of science fiction and fantasy are more socially aware and well-adjusted to reality because of the unique lense to real-life issues sci-fi/fantasy novels provide."

"Students Who Read Science Fiction Excel Academically"

Here is the link to her article: https://talentnook.com/blog/children-who-read-science-fiction