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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't private schools provide resources so kids don't fall behind? I mean, isn't that why people pay 30-40k/year??  Even in public schools, Alg 1 is a 7th grade math for many kids. [/quote]

OP here: see, this is why I pointed out that I was stressed. I really don't think I should be, but this is the kind of thing we're up against in this area. For the record, advancing to algebra at the age of 12 is not the reason I have my DC in private, but I do feel guilty that I didn't make sure he wasn't falling behind earlier. This was his first year at this school and it's quite rigorous, so I know there's no choice. But I am disappointed. [/quote]

Don't feel guilty and don't dwell on the past. Focus on the future and what you can do to get him to where he needs to be. If that meas getting him a tutor a few nights a week then so be it. The important part is that he is working hard, applying himself and seeing the fruits of his labor.
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Thanks for that. It's hard not to feel bad, if I should have done more. On the other hand, I do feel that this past year, all the time DC spent on math really took away from the time and effort that could have been put toward the stronger subject areas. I think by putting DC on slower path, they will find more success at school overall. Point is: not doing tutors several nights a week-but probably at least one.[/quote]

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