Originally Posted by playandlearn
A child psychologist that I knew since my son was born always says that the ideal IQ is 120. Because such kids can benefit best from all the learning resources out there that the public school system provides, and they have fewer social issues... Not that anyone can choose.

Yup... that makes sense. Trying explaining that to the uninitiated though... how the straight A student could have a lower IQ than your gifted or 2e kid.