IQ Tests

We always want our children to be smart and do well in school thus, to make sure of that we have them take an IQ test. Parents want what is best for there children but also want to see where they are on a scale from average to genius. However, can a number really tell us that or is there more to it. As I stated in our discussions this week I really don't think that the IQ tests are accurate. There are so many other factors that are included. I'm curious to what the IQ tests really score. Just because someone scores a low score doesn't mean they are going to be a burn out. That be said I believe that personalities and parenting styles have a lot to do with this. One thing that really comes to mind is how this one autistic kid in my school could memorize and play Beethoven symphonies which I was astonished by. However, he may have had a lower IQ score than a more advanced child in the things they are testing. To me a child doesn't have to be good a core subjects to be a genius; maybe they are good at archery or art or even the piano. I don't think a number should matter.