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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]regression to the mean- I've never heard of reversion to the mean. 
IQ is heritable and genetic. I say this as an intelligent woman with an intelligent son-- don't underestimate the power of strong executive function. I've seen some people who I frankly do not think are as smart as I am get further professionally and even academically- focus, hard work, organizational skills, and leadership skills can take a person far in life.

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I wanted to follow this up- we were at the library this week and I saw a kid (he looked around nine) being tutored for reading. From what I could see, without blatant eavesdropping, he was attentive and mature. No, I don't know why he was having difficulties with a basic skill, but I was so impressed with his behavior. My own son who has had no discernible academic struggles, falls apart when he doesn't instantly comprehend. [b]I belong to a couple of forums for gifted kids- it seems to be common for high intellect children to get easily frustrated by mistakes and challenges.  [/b][/quote]

Interesting.  I had no idea of this.  My son is exactly the same way and we've been wondering how to address it.  I think it's because everything comes so easily for him that if he can't do something correct immediately (and fast) he gets really upset, shuts down and won't try.  Any tips on how to address it?  One thing that I've been trying to move away from is people (his teachers, in particular) telling him he's "smart".  I think he gets upset because he has taken this to heart and thinks that means he should be able to do things perfectly and gets annoyed when he can't.  We praise him for achievements rather than innate intelligence.[/quote]

In Nurtureshock by Po Bronson there is a chapter on just this topic. Telling smart kids they are smart is very counterproductive, because they take it as hype and setting high expectations they may fail in future. Focus on skill building and recognizing work done.[/quote]

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