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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It makes me sad that some people cannot fathom taking advanced math/enrichment math for any reason other than to get into TJ or MIT.

[/b]It's no different than travel soccer [b]or private piano lessons for the right kid.  We don't do it (because I'm not driving an hour or more each way to get to Vienna/Mclean), but I did look into it at one point because he was bored at school and yet loved math and wanted more, and I don't know how to present it appropriately for his level.

I actually hope my child doesn't go to TJ. The level of stress and pressure there don't seem worth it to me, unless he suddenly becomes passionate about research. I kept him in A1 anyway though, because he is ready for it and excited about it.

(I drive a hyundai)[/quote]

Yes it is. If it’s no different, then why not just put your child into said sport or piano. I’d argue that that plus your kid already being smart would be a better combo than math enrichment. [/quote]

Do you also tell the parents of athletic kids to remove their children from baseball or gymnastics and instead enroll them in academic lessons? Most parents let their child's passions dictate the activities they sign up for.

My kid has zero interest in learning piano, so why would I spend money on it? The music lessons at school are enough to keep him learning and challenged in a way that holds his interest. The math is not (until this year) holding his interest, and he wanted more.[/quote]

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