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[quote=Anonymous]If given the choice, would MBs rather have an intellectually advanced child, or a child of average intelligence?

I currently nanny for an 18 month old charge, who seems to be very advanced. I have worked with her for over a year, and because of how we interact during playtime, she recognizes and can name 12-15 letters, about a dozen animals and their appropriate sounds, and a few shapes and colors. She also has a larger vocabulary than most toddlers I've cared for. Normally this wouldn't be an issue, but the other day, my charge used a couple new words in front of MB, and MB commented about how she doesn't want her daughter to be the smartest child in her daycare class when she starts next month.

DB, on the other hand, is blown away by what the daughter and I have been working on. He encourages my educational play with her, and constantly thanks me for all I do. Until this comment from MB, she has been appreciative of my work as well.

My last day with the family is coming soon, so I don't think I should change too much of my routine with the charge before she starts daycare.

My question is, would MBs generally want an average or above average intelligence level in their children, and if their nanny was encouraging educational play, would you have an issue with this?[/quote]

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