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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When your toddler starts talking in sentences at 18 months, but doesn't show reasoning of an older child--average

When your toddler loves books but isn't reading yet--average

When your toddler loves puzzles but isn't doing 100 piece ones yet--average

When your toddler can count to 20 but can't count the 12 buttons on the table--average

Genius kind of hits you in the face. [/quote]

Above average smart kids do not necessarily hit you in the face, the same way genius kids do. Had you asked my parents if I was a genius, they would certainly say no.  This is because I am not. At the same time, I consider myself above-average smart (IQ in 160s). There are no stories in my family about me reading at 2 or doing calculus at 4. I did start playing musical instruments at a young age, but that's about it. It's not before I went to school, that I realized that I "got" things a lot quicker than my peers.

To the OP: I am big believer in nurture. So, please OP, nurture your child and give her ample opportunities to develop. I am also a big believer in messaging. I hope you let your child develop, discover her strengths, and rise to her potential, without being given the message that she may just be average. While I do not advocate for empty praise, some healthy encouragement can go a long way. I hope your sweet 21 months old exceeds all your expectations, OP. In the mean time, enjoy your talker and your book lover.[/quote]

Are you sure your IQ is 160?  That's not above-average smart, that is actually genius.[/quote]

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