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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op, a 130 iq is not that big of a deal. Esp in this area. Many many people responding probably have iqs in the 150 range. I do. I read pride and prejudice for fun at 6. And understood almost all of it. That said, I have massive anxiety - many brilliant people do - and I'm not really that successful because I never had to try at anything intellectual.

As far as supporting him now, when you are literally a genius, you do it yourself. Those kind of kids build houses from cards without any kind of instruction, create complex games, read, etc. If your kid isn't developing his intellect on his own, he's average smart. [/quote]

This is OP. I'm troubled by this attitude though. I think there are a lot of gifted kids falling through the cracks that have the same potential and intellect as those that are "successful" in the eyes of society. [b]The public school system failed my husband. It wasn't his fault he was a D student in high school, I truly believe that.[/b] How do I do better for my son? and at what age do I start?[/quote]

Well, a HUGE part of being successful is the ability to self motivate. I went to a horrible high school. 10% of the kids went on to higher education. That's it. I was very smart, and I got all As and a ton of scholarships despite sub-par teachers, sub-par opportunities. I did have very supportive parents, but both my siblings, who were less traditionally intelligent, did not do as well. My point is, there are varying levels of smart. The very gifted don't usually have the falling through the cracks problem.

For your kid, get him to preschool, teach him to be independent, foster curiosity, exposure to different things, variation, ask him why he thinks things, etc. The basics, really. [/quote]

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