Honestly, I don't see it as much different though. I've known
   Mensa level people who had the emotional maturity of a 2 year
   old who didn't get the candy they wanted. Some people that make
   it through the education system at the higher levels are
   unfortunately emotionally crippled due to the extended childhood
   afforded to them by having parents keeping them in school for so
   many years.

   They leave the cradle of academia and go straight to their
   profession without the bumping around of awkward non-ivory tower
   life.

   I don't think that's the norm of course, but I've seen it.

   I believe emotional maturity is one of those nature/nurture
   questions. You have a certain degree of it that comes with you,
   and it's either fostered or inhibited due to experience. I don't
   believe there is a correlation between IQ and emotional
   maturity, but I could be mistaken.

   Anyway, let me get to James' posted rules; I promised I would
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