Kids & IQ Scores

A rise in average IQ scores makes kids today exceptional by earlier standards was the headline of an article I just read.  If judged only by their IQ scores, kids today are smarter than any generation since IQ testing began.  We all think our kids and/or grandkids are the smartest kid ever birthed.  And now it may appear to be true.  It is believe that this is attributed to:  a richer intellectual environment; smaller families; testing dexterity and possibly genes.  I use to ask my grandson "how did you get so smart?" and he would apply "it's my brain, grandma." 

My only concern is if the teachers are able to keep up with these intelligent kids.  I have experienced some teachers that are lost when it comes to relating to kids in their classroom.  I hate to categorize it this way but it appears with some teachers the only way they know to relate to some of the kids in the classroom, who are completely bored with the average teaching that has been in place for generations, is to bully the student.  I believe it is the responsibility of the parent to check on the teachers to make sure their kids are being taught in the best way possible; considering our kids are getting smarter each and every day.  Let's not, as adults, stay complacent and think kids today can be raised and taught the same way we were raised and taught. 

Another way is showing a kid respect is to acknowledge how smart the kid is and compliment him/her each and every day on a good thing they have said or done.  I remember Reese Witherspoon at the Academy Awards this year thanked her parents for always supporting her and complimenting her.  Her comment was something like "even when I would make my bed, my parents would tell me what a good job I had done".  She said those compliments and support stayed with her in her life.

Comments

[Henrik Boyander]

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[John R Dempsey]

An intriguing idea for a blog, and some excellent content.

Any thing that can keep the kids and the adults engaged, and well informed about each others' concerns, can be of great value to both.

[John & Lela]

Love the blog, we're glad we are only dealing with smart grandchildren at this point in our lives. All parents will gain much insight from your info.

[Jes]

I really appreciate your post. I think kids often get overlooked when they are really priceless part of our lives! Sometimes it happens b/c people just don't know any differently and thats why I like blogs/articles like this!

[Mark]

Very interested article loved the reading keep it up, but are kids IQ's getting better or worse