... I replied, "given my IQ, my mental age is actually much higher than X and I should be allowed to do Y".
This is very good self-advocacy!
He thought this was arrogant and did not agree.
Is it possible that he had an anti-intellectual attitude and therefore would regard any high-IQ individual as arrogant? Unfortunately this runs rampant in our society.
So if you tell your child she has a high IQ, she may decide that is able to learn things and make decisions usually reserved for much older children. I think this attitude is generally valid, but it could have drawbacks.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained...!
My 10yo son has not taken an IQ test, but his SAT math+reading composite score overlaps with the scores of students at good 4-year colleges. I think he can study some subjects at the college level if he puts his mind to it.
Absolutely! Every kid's readiness & ability should be met with opportunity to continue developing their skills & talents at the next level in a manner which suits them, helping them develop internal locus of control.
