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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm an administrator:

I'm sorry, teach your 4th grader to LISTEN AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.  She doesn't get to "read everything" when on  a field trip.  You never get to do exactly 100% of what you want - because there are 25 kids so not everyone gets 100% what they want.  There are kids who want to run ahead and NEVER read anything - and yet they are told to stay with the group, etc.

So teach your 4th grader to listen.  Bottom line.

1st grader - should also listen.  Stay with your group.  Follow instructions.

Now, of course it's important that the adult/child ratio be manageable - I think any more than 5 kids with 1 adult is too much because nobody gets to do anything - the runners or the readers.  Also, I believe that teachers should choose the groups for compatibility - the kids who all like certain things should be together, not let the kids choose their best friends.  Also, having 1 high maintenance kid in a group of less high maintenance helps - so the OPs child should be with easier kids because, clearly, her snowflakes just won't listen.

I think you should be honest with your kids' teachers. "My kids are being taught to be independent learners and often don't listen to the instructions.  My older one will insist on reading everything, and will therefore be left behind.  My younger one doesn't listen to instructions and will run away.  [b]It's better if i am on the field trip - can I come? [/b] Believe me, put that way, they'll be THRILLED to have you join them.  Just make sure you watch the OTHER kids in your group, not just your snowflake!

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Well said. Op, in many instances you would need to be willing to drive and meet up at the trip location.[/quote]

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