Why are there so many non AAP parents coming to the AAP board to derail discussions and complain?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The top 15% of today's FPCS kids would run circles around the 1964 top 15%.

It's called immigration.

Depends on what you mean by the very vague term "run circles around." Do you mean score higher on standardized tests? The immigrants I see are good at math and stuff requiring memorization, but I seriously doubt they are any more intelligent than kids were in the 1960's. In fact, AAP is no more difficult or challenging than the regular classrooms in the 1960s (with the exception of the accelerated math for those who can handle it).

[Anonymous]

There are lots of different "immigrants", great at alot of things. Not just good at math and memorizing. There are a few people that post here that seem to have a very stereotypical view of them, which is at best narrow minded and ignorant, at worst prejudiced and possibly racist.

The Nova area has changed alot since 1964. Private sector jobs, GMU's growth, immigration, etc. I think it's reasonable to think that a higher percentage of kids could benefit from a GT/AAP curriculum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are lots of different "immigrants", great at alot of things. Not just good at math and memorizing. There are a few people that post here that seem to have a very stereotypical view of them, which is at best narrow minded and ignorant, at worst prejudiced and possibly racist.

The Nova area has changed alot since 1964. Private sector jobs, GMU's growth, immigration, etc. I think it's reasonable to think that a higher percentage of kids could benefit from a GT/AAP curriculum.

here we go with the racism shit again. Nobody can say anything about immigrants/asians. fine you win.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are lots of different "immigrants", great at alot of things. Not just good at math and memorizing. There are a few people that post here that seem to have a very stereotypical view of them, which is at best narrow minded and ignorant, at worst prejudiced and possibly racist.

The Nova area has changed alot since 1964. Private sector jobs, GMU's growth, immigration, etc. I think it's reasonable to think that a higher percentage of kids could benefit from a GT/AAP curriculum.

here we go with the racism shit again. Nobody can say anything about immigrants/asians. fine you win.

I think you mean Asian-AMERICANS. Asians live in Asia.

Here's a quick test for what people might say about Asian Americans - would you say it to them in person?

[Anonymous]

Not a pp, but I hear Asians say this stuff all the time. "You know us Asians. We just push our kids harder than other parents". That sort of stuff. And yes, if they say it, I believe them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not a pp, but I hear Asians say this stuff all the time. "You know us Asians. We just push our kids harder than other parents". That sort of stuff. And yes, if they say it, I believe them.

Do you think that person you spoke to speaks for all Asian Americans? And does that mean Asian Americans are simply good at memorizing And math, as the PP stated?

Try repeating what you posted to somebody in their face and see what kind of reaction you get.

[Anonymous]

It never fails. Never. Every single time.

It must really suck being a pampered elite. Oh, look, all the non-AAP parents are coming to detail the discussion and complain. And, oh don't get me started on those damn Asians.

Really, OP and others. Do you have any idea how pathetic you look?

[Anonymous]

Asian American here.

What is wrong in pushing kids a bit?

I know my kid is very smart, he grasps things very quickly, analyzes things very well, very good in critical thinking etc. But at this stage all he likes is transformers, legos, cycling, TV etc.

If we don't push him a bit, he could be derailed from academics and concentrate more on playing.

Pushing helps my kid focus on academics and less time on playing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Asian American here.

What is wrong in pushing kids a bit?

I know my kid is very smart, he grasps things very quickly, analyzes things very well, very good in critical thinking etc. But at this stage all he likes is transformers, legos, cycling, TV etc.

If we don't push him a bit, he could be derailed from academics and concentrate more on playing.

Pushing helps my kid focus on academics and less time on playing.

Of course he likes playing, he's a kid. And by the way, kids learn a lot from play. Read some studies.

[Anonymous]

"Play is the work of the child."
Children can learn more than one might imagine from playing. Creativity, planning, and organization are just a few of the skills that can be learned though child-directed play. Through play, kids can learn how to identify social cues and how to cooperate with others. They learn what works and doesn't work if you want to be a leader. Outdoor play provides exercise and fresh air which are both necessary for good health.
A child who spends less time playing may end up missing the chance to fully develop important skills for adulthood.

[Anonymous]

Another Asian American here.

We don't push our kid at all. As long as he does his homework, well, we're happy.

Wii, Xbox, Power Rangers, Legos, Angry Birds, Scooby Doo, etc, are a staple in our house.

Kid is in AAP, no prepping, didn't bother the teacher or AART, didn't parent refer, didn't appeal, etc. Of course we wanted him to get into AAP because we thought it would be a good fit for him, and were very happy he got selected for it.

Why some people still think the stereotypes are ok is beyond me.

There are "pushy" parents out there of all ethnicities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Another Asian American here.

We don't push our kid at all. As long as he does his homework, well, we're happy.

Wii, Xbox, Power Rangers, Legos, Angry Birds, Scooby Doo, etc, are a staple in our house.

Kid is in AAP, no prepping, didn't bother the teacher or AART, didn't parent refer, didn't appeal, etc. Of course we wanted him to get into AAP because we thought it would be a good fit for him, and were very happy he got selected for it.

Why some people still think the stereotypes are ok is beyond me.

There are "pushy" parents out there of all ethnicities.

This sounds like the Asian kids in my kid's AAP grade. We are not Asian.

They seem to play a ton of video games, travel/competitive sports and legos.

I only know of one of them who goes to Kumon type classes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Asian American here.

What is wrong in pushing kids a bit?

I know my kid is very smart, he grasps things very quickly, analyzes things very well, very good in critical thinking etc. But at this stage all he likes is transformers, legos, cycling, TV etc.

If we don't push him a bit, he could be derailed from academics and concentrate more on playing.

Pushing helps my kid focus on academics and less time on playing.

Of course he likes playing, he's a kid. And by the way, kids learn a lot from play. Read some studies.

I totally agree. I didn't mean my kid doesn't get play time. He gets more play time than academics.

Only thing I have banned in my home is wii/Xbox/PS etc.

[Anonymous]

Are you AAP parents still blubbering on about this (or some other inane tangent)? And you wonder why we make fun of you....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you AAP parents still blubbering on about this (or some other inane tangent)? And you wonder why we make fun of you....

+1 It's pretty entertaining to sit back and watch the neurotic discourse, isn't it?