Do you think that a child with superior IQ (Intelligence Quotient ) close to genius and awesome good grades in school but with poor social skills and poor EQ
( Emotional Quotient ) score will have more or less chances to be successful in life that one with a medium IQ but higher EQ score ?

I've seen genius students not do well in life and students that had to struggle with their classes do very well. It depends on the child and their attitude. A good EQ doesn't guarantee a thing like a low EQ doesn't guarantee anything.

I think that they could have trouble if they don't know how to interact with people on a day to day basis. I am sure that there are things that would help them with this though.

I tend to believe an ability to interact with others is important. Many persons with lower intellect have succeeded in landing high-paying jobs simply b/c of their abilities to socialize on any subject. Unfortunately, many corporations go by the unwritten and unspoken rule, 'it's not what you know...it's WHO you know.' High intellect will get you recognized, but if you can't play ball with the big boys (or girls) then you'll end up sitting on the sidelines. JMO

The child with low EQ score neither will be able to understand why he feels the way he feels and manage his emotions ,nor will comprehend emotion language and appreciate complicated relationships among emotions and that is why, although more intelligent than others ,will not be able to benefit from it and make him successful .

When I worked outside the home it was in medical clinics and hospitals. You could tell in an hour which doc spent all his time studying in his training days, and which doc had a social life at his schools. The ones that only studied hadn't the foggiest notion how to communicate to their staff, and had alot of trouble with respectful communication. So, as to IQ points, I don't really know, but learning to get along with people in general always makes for a happier person, IMO.

As long as the child has the right care and attention then I can't see what is stopping them. That child might need more attention than others to learn, but I cannot see a problem as long as that attention is there. The child may be slower than other children to learn, but stick with it and stand by them. I have dyspraxia it took me a lot longer to learn how to do certain things like tying my shoe lace, but when I learned I was really pleased. Most of the other kids had already learned by that stage. I also couldn't talk till I was about 3 or 4, but I have made up for it now. I still have problems telling the time and doing things like throwing a ball. The worst damage was done to me by bullies because I was different and by teachers that thought I was being lazy. Now of course, they understand about learning difficulties more, but when I was young I was classed as a lazy, clumsy child not somebody who had dyspraxia. So don't give the kid a hard time and be by them. I don't know whether we are talking about your child but, if we are teach them that they are special, precious and unique. Love them. The best thing you can give to a child is love. I didn't get much of that.

Originally Posted by mollyL

. So, as to IQ points, I don't really know, but learning to get along with people in general always makes for a happier person, IMO.

Yes, I definitely agree ,MollyL , and happier persons are more likely to be liked by those around and be sought after persons . For a doc that is essential for his career , 'cause patients are attracted by those personalities . I know in my neighborhood a doc who was mediocre as a student ,but who became the most successful pediatrician in town after graduation ,just because he was listening patiently to moms,talking to them about their children affections and giving them advice in a gentle manner.
Another one , who was an eminent student ,was rated as a mediocre pediatrician doc , because he was lacking communication abilities , he would just prescribe the necessary medication without explaining anything to the concerned mother .

I think that it all depends on how you define success. If you think that academic excellence equals success then the first child will be better but if you think that social skills are more important then the second.

Personally I am pleased that I managed to get good enough exam marks to get to a good school. However, my goal for the children is to have lots of fun! I am not pushing them academically but once they bring homework home i will definitely make sure that it gets done and a good amount of effort is put into it.