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[quote=Anonymous][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]

Oh and by not that successful, I do of course have an advanced degree from an ivy and a good job. But I'm not very motivated and I don't make the best decisions.

Read the recent time magazine article about brilliant and successful siblings. The idea that it takes tons of kimono or practices is outdated. Everyone does that now. You have to think outside the box. Independence and resourcefulness and imaginative play are probably the most saliebnt  things for developing truly exceptional abilities. And the ability to really engage in that can be encouraged only at the margins. [/quote]

Really interesting article!  I especially liked this line from one of the parents:
"But Esther has a theory. “The more you do for your kids, the less they do for themselves,"

This was a good one too: "“You cannot reach anybody’s goal. You’ve got to reach your own goal,” says Gino Rodriguez. “You cannot reach a goal unless you set that goal for yourself.”"

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Link please? Other book recs would be welcome too.[/quote]

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