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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think it will ruin your child for life if he/ she is not challenged to the max in 1st grade.  I think it hurts your child if by high-school the child has not worked to the level the child is capable of or misses out on being able to get in the AP or honors because the child did not meet the pre-requisites but had the ability to do so.  Maybe push more in school in 2nd half of 3rd or start of 4th grade.  The fact HGC starts in 4th and the 2.0 compacted math starts in 4th makes me think that sort of aligns with MCPS for the breakout and to reasonably expect more challenging work even if not in HGC (kids that could have just missed getting in or decided to stay in home school and get challenging work there).  Also as DC gets older and can work more independently I think outside enrichment options could include more online work, summer camps, and have more of an element of the kid being somewhat motivated and you feeding that passion.  You don't want to be that parent pushing your kid to be an accountant when they have zero desire to do so.

I think middle school will be a tough time to breakout and work to potential if the child is not going to be in a smaller environment or magnet that is focused on his or her interests.  There is just so much social drama, hormones, figuring out who you are in the world, becoming a teenager to suddenly try to also get your child to work to abilities.

I would agree with the other posters to supplement.  Try to keep in fun and try to build on your child's interest.

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