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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry about the typo.

Why? Why not! They should know that they are extremely smart and have extreme potential to do great things for humanity. [/quote]

Genius IQ does not mean one is destined for greatness.  Hard work is still required.  I knew my IQ at 12.  I believed that, as someone with a 145 IQ, school work should be optional.  Net result was a 7th grade where I brought home a report card with 3D's and an F.   I did not develop the work ethic required for real success until college.

(I did better in HS than MS; did better in college than HS; did better in grad school than college).

I got the concepts right  off the bat, but would make careless mistakes which were compounded by my learning disability (Dyslexic). [/quote]

OP here.
I told my kids that regardless of what their IQs are, that perseverance, a good work ethic, and being happy with who your are is what matters. 
I have 2 kids and there is a 30 point difference between their IQs, one has ADHD.

I agree that Genius IQ does not mean one is destined for greatness.   I have family members who were geniuses:
My dad- hard worker and achieved the highest level recognition in his profession but was so completely unhappy with his life. 
My oldest brother- didn't finish high school
My other brother- can pretty much ace any test, never studied in school, haven't achieved much.
My uncle- achieved a heck of a lot and was debilitated by mental illness

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