We are in the minority here as we have shared how each of our children scored on IQ tests with them. Our daughter really only wanted the �executive summary�, while our son wanted details and context including his actual FSIQ which as we stressed only measured how he did on that test on that particular day and that since IQ tests are not perfect they reveal a range rather than exact position relative to others in the world. We also discussed that although individual IQ tests have a higher ceiling than group tests, the personality, expectations, experience and possibly prejudices of the tester can factor into a score, as do those of the child. We let him know that we consider an IQ score an important component (but only a part) of a comprehensive ability profile and that even very high potential does not guarantee a better education, more success, higher income or happiness and certainly does not make a �better� person.
It would feel unnatural to my relationship with my son to withhold an IQ test score from him similar to when I ignored a directive from his teacher to keep his algebra readiness test results secret from him. If he wants to know, I believe he is most entitled to that information.
