What happens to child prodigies?

[Lord_Ascendant]

they join the Evil League of Evil

well, some do

the others are liquified by the chinese and drizzled over General Tsao's Chicken.

 

[Magic Murder Bag]

They grow into adult Prodigies and rock up Leeds & Reading.

Haha, that did make me laugh. Reading 2002 FTW!

 

[UsefulPlayer 1]

I've been thinking about that too.

But rather REALLY smart kids, not just musically talented or better at Sudokus than most.

I'm still waiting for the next Einstein that will explain to me how he is going to start life on Mars and master intergalactic travel.

 

[Booze Zombie]

I imagine child prodigies get a bit up their selves and under preform, only staying with their original "great for a child" level of intellect, not surpassing it because they've been over praised.

Or they become totally focused in their area of greatness and become well paid and sought after professionals.

 

[D_987]

Well its obvious isn't it - they arn't really particularly clever. Yes they may develop certain parts of the brain earlier than others - but as it has already been stated - once they become adults these achievements are no longer creditable, as many adults can perform the same (often pointless) task.

I doubt anyone posting on this thread has an IQ of 148 - particularly as you all said the same number...

 

[oliveira8]

I think with an IQ of 148 at the age of 14 I do qualify as a "prodigy".

I was doing Math and Sudoku at the same time. I know that Geometry isn't complex, but come ON! It's pretty normal for me.

Or how I skipped 3 classes at a private English school because I was better than any non-adult English-speaking person. And probably better than a lot of adults. That's why I no longer care about my English grades at school - they will never be a true measure of my language skill.

Same goes for being considered a "nerd" when you know what the theory of relativity is all about. And it was really hard to make people at school understand me. Or how I was the only person in a group of 15 (except for my Spanish teacher) who knew who Stephen Hawkings is.


So my guess is - people even more gifted than me have to perish and abandon their potential, at least in a country like Poland. It took those idiots 3 years to skip me another 3 years in English. Because what'd it say about a school where a 6th grader is better than people 6 years older?

Sudoku is childs play. Solving Rubix cube is a man thing!

Most of these child prodigies become no one when they discover the wonderfull world of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll!

 

[The Wooster]

I think outside of inherently creative fields talent and learning are just base requirements, to become famous or to discover something worthwhile you also need a big ol' helping of good old fashioned luck.

Also keep in mind that if you know your IQ number off hand you may be a wanker and you should consult a specialist as soon as possible.

 

[darkless]

They grow up and nobody cares about them anymore.

 

[Abedeus]

Or how I was the only person in a group of 15 (except for my Spanish teacher) who knew who Stephen Hawkings is.

Watch out for that. Tense management is tricky.

Few hours of school + laziness. Perdoname, usted.

Or how I was the only person in a group of 15 (except for my Spanish teacher) who knew who Stephen Hawkings is.

Watch out for that. Tense management is tricky.

Lol'd. Inflated ego much Abedeus?

Not really, no. I'm just not a native speaker and I do not give a rat's butt about details. Because I'm a lazy bastard.

I think with an IQ of 148 at the age of 14 I do qualify as a "prodigy".

I was doing Math and Sudoku at the same time. I know that Geometry isn't complex, but come ON! It's pretty normal for me.

Or how I skipped 3 classes at a private English school because I was better than any non-adult English-speaking person. And probably better than a lot of adults. That's why I no longer care about my English grades at school - they will never be a true measure of my language skill.

Same goes for being considered a "nerd" when you know what the theory of relativity is all about. And it was really hard to make people at school understand me. Or how I was the only person in a group of 15 (except for my Spanish teacher) who knew who Stephen Hawkings is.


So my guess is - people even more gifted than me have to perish and abandon their potential, at least in a country like Poland. It took those idiots 3 years to skip me another 3 years in English. Because what'd it say about a school where a 6th grader is better than people 6 years older?

Sudoku is childs play. Solving Rubix cube is a man thing!

Most of these child prodigies become no one when they discover the wonderfull world of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll!

I would try solving it if I could find a shop where I can buy them. Yes, I know, I don't have one at home. I think so, at least. It was a long time since I tried to solve one.

Also keep in mind that if you know your IQ number off hand you may be a wanker and you should consult a specialist as soon as possible.

Nice word play.

 

[Fronken]

They just realise no one cares and get on with life.

This.

 

[Lord George]

Anyone watch that Tv show that airs every couple of years where they're following all these child prodigies, its going to be interesting to see how they all turn out

 

[Requx]

I think with an IQ of 148 at the age of 14 I do qualify as a "prodigy".

I was doing Math and Sudoku at the same time. I know that Geometry isn't complex, but come ON! It's pretty normal for me.

Or how I skipped 3 classes at a private English school because I was better than any non-adult English-speaking person. And probably better than a lot of adults. That's why I no longer care about my English grades at school - they will never be a true measure of my language skill.

Same goes for being considered a "nerd" when you know what the theory of relativity is all about. And it was really hard to make people at school understand me. Or how I was the only person in a group of 15 (except for my Spanish teacher) who knew who Stephen Hawkings is.


So my guess is - people even more gifted than me have to perish and abandon their potential, at least in a country like Poland. It took those idiots 3 years to skip me another 3 years in English. Because what'd it say about a school where a 6th grader is better than people 6 years older?

Sudoku is childs play. Solving Rubix cube is a man thing!

Most of these child prodigies become no one when they discover the wonderfull world of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll!

Solving the rubix cube is childs play, now all the prodigies are into trying to beat watson at jeapordy.