Mr. Thorn wrote:
P.S. Please note that we cannot yet tell if the racial differences in IQ are environmental or a mixture of environmental and genetic; I believe they are purely environmental, but there is about as much evidence for this belief as there is for God's existence (something I also believe in). Example: Environment has a profound effect on a person's mind (outlook, perceptions, attitudes, moods, etc.), and thereby has a significant, if indirect effect on that person's hormone production (quantity, balance). Those hormone productions have more effect on the body and brain long- term than any other influence I can think of.
I bet the problem is even simpler than that. Look at studies that correlate nutrition with grades/learning. Look at "inner city" dietary habits of 3 to 5 year old children (and any other "under performing" group). I'd bet $20 on the correlation. Petro, Christopher C. petro@suba.com <prefered for any non-list stuff> snow@smoke.suba.com