[Jack Black]

I would respsect this research more if he had administered IQ tests to everyone involved. As it stands we are left without vital information: are the black kids as ABLE to excel as the white kids. Without that we are left with a typically stunted analysis that comes down 100% on the "nurture" side of the debate. I suspectd "nature" has at least some part in this.

The "acting white" cultural norm is in part a defense. Which is more hummiliating: to work your ass off in a suburban school to get C's, or to claim trying to succeed is "acting white", cop an attitude and get D's.

Of course we can't talk about this. "That's racist!".

[wintertime]

I would respsect this research more if he had administered IQ tests to everyone involved.
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It states in the first sentence of the article that the parents are highly successful and achieving. (Doctors, lawyers, judges, and insurance brokers,) Even with affirmative action, the IQ of the parents is more than adequate.