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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As someone with a high IQ (not that high though) I have found it to be more a curse than a blessing. I’d rather be just above average. But we don’t get to choose. [/quote]

+1. My kids are above average, but not as high as mine, and occasionally I have to check myself when they don't understand something intuitively that I would have. But ultimately I do know that it's a good thing for them to have to work a little harder day to day. They're bright enough that they will be able to do whatever they want, as long as they put the work in, but not so bright that keeping them challenged is a struggle or they can't fit in with their peers. Like a PP said, I think there's a sweet spot and life is easiest if you fall within that range. Particularly because college admissions and career success isn't a guarantee for bright kids anymore, so a strong work ethic and other soft factors are even more critical if your child has their sights set on that pathway.
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This +1000. People actively hate smart people these days because in our current victim-loving culture, having a high IQ is considered having an unearned gift and privilege you don’t deserve. Way better to be just smart enough and very hard working.[/quote]

It’s way better to be smart enough and very hard working because you will be way more successful in life. Humility, lack of entitlement (none of this “I’m 23 and have a higher IQ than you! I should be your boss!” thinking), and ability to grind when needed in addition to intelligence make people successful. [/quote]

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