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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP.  I hear you.  I am by no means an Ivy or bust person - these schools are longshots for every student - but it would bother me if my child decided to take a less rigorous course schedule sophomore year even though they have shown they can handle it (academically, at least) in ninth grade.  The fact of the matter is that it is difficult to get into even state flagships without taking a high-rigor schedule in the current environment.  I want my children to keep as many doors open as possible for as long as possible.  A 14 year old does not fully understand the implications of her choices, and as a parent, I think it is your responsibility to explain them.  I am also from a culture where working hard in academics is just expected, and a little stress is not seen as a bad thing.  [/quote]

This.  It isn’t (or shouldn’t be) about Ivy schools.  It’s about taking the courses that are most suited to your abilities and talents.  Some stress is a good thing.  Life is stressful.  While classes absolutely can stress teens out- these are not real problems, not really.  And they are sure to face real stressors in their life.  Taking easy classes she doesn’t have to work in isn’t going to do her any favors.  The exception would be if she is having mental health issues.  But you can’t force.  You have to work with her to find a balance of what is an appropriate work load that challenges her and gives her a sense of achievement vs a course load that is so hard she feels like she is on a hamster wheel and cannot keep pace.  [/quote]

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