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[quote=Anonymous]You asked if a kid scores average on iq tests, is he average? In general, yes but I think it’s important to look at intelligence subscores, at qualities that are not tested (whether they are talents or character/ personality qualities) and the environment in which the child is raised.

But if you are talking about success, that can be dependent on so many other things: education, hard work, field of work, luck, personality, gender / race. Even looks and height/ weight can play a part in success.

One of my children has an average iq but tremendous artistic talent. He ended up on a full talent scholarship to a good university. He eventually went into business and has done well for himself. He is tall, good-looking, male and charming and I am sure those things have helped. (He is not a millionaire but makes decent money.)

I also have two daughters, both with 130 IQ. They also went to excellent universities on scholarships. One has chosen an artistic field so her career has been rather unstable. The other has had health issues which have impacted her career. 
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