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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a pretty strong assumption at the privates that children have lots of exposure to the various Smithsonian museums and the institutions of government. At DC's school, there's more of an emphasis on bringing people to the school so its less disruptive of the class schedule. I'm sure my DC would complain that the trips were pointless unless they had special behind the scenes tours or access to big wigs.  The teachers all seem to have plenty of budget for field trips but they try to use them in a way that's tightly integrated with the school work. For example, seeing a Shakespeare play at the Folger when they read it, but the coincidence is a matter a chance.[/quote]

"Access to Big wigs" or "Behind the scenes tours"  ... Are you serious? If so, then the school and/or you are raising an entitled child...
Your child needs to understand that many Americans and Int'l people may, if fortunate, get to visit  Washington, DC once during their lives.

You're setting your child up for many disappointments in life if he/she sees field trips as 'pointless' unless they involve a big wig. Unless, of course, your child has a huge trust fund. 
Time to teach that child about Gratitude.

As to school field trips, our school did more in pre-K ... once in grade school, the field trips were not done often. I don't know why. Possibly 'school' gets more serious and the curriculum calls for the students to stick to their schedules.[/quote]

+100.  PP's child sounds like a spoiled brat.  It also sounds as if that apple didn't fall too far from the tree.[/quote]

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