By Aaron Miller-
A six-year-old boy has become the latest young child to join MENSA. Chandler Hughes(pictured) from Texas has become one of the youngest members of Mensa, the prestigious high IQ society.
Chandler, (pictured) reportedly started reading at the astonishing age of one year and nine months, and has surpassed developmental milestones, skipping kindergarten and diving straight into first grade.
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Chandler’s intellectual prowess places him among an elite group of individuals who score within the upper two percent of the general population on approved intelligence tests.
Mensa boasts a diverse membership, including engineers, homemakers, teachers, actors, athletes, students, and CEOs, with ages ranging up to 106 years old.
In January 2024, Tedd Hobbs, at 3 years of age became the youngest to join MENSA.
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The prodigious youngster, described as exceptionally book smart, exhibited his advanced reading and maths skills at a second-grade level when most children were mastering the basics of standing and speaking.
Despite his academic achievements, Chandler’s father emphasizes the importance of developing his socialization skills for a well-rounded future.
“He’s in a great environment where his teachers, his peers all support him,” said Chandler’s dad, highlighting the crucial role of a supportive community in nurturing his son’s talents.
Chandler, with aspirations to become a medical doctor, expressed a desire to help people when they are sick. His early entry into Mensa aligns with his remarkable intellectual abilities, making him one of the youngest members in the organization.
This achievement echoes a similar story of a two-year-old prodigy from Kentucky, Isla McNabb, who became the youngest member of American Mensa. Isla, who tested in the 99th percentile for the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, demonstrated advanced learning abilities, mastering colors, numbers, and the alphabet at just one year old.
The inclusion of children like Chandler and Isla in Mensa highlights the organization’s commitment to recognizing and supporting gifted individuals.
As Mensa offers a range of activities, resources, and a community for its members, these young prodigies are not only breaking records but also finding a platform to connect with others who share their exceptional abilities.
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