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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I 100% agree with the previous post.  You are raising your child up with the mindset that it is okay to pick out what YOUR family thinks is appropriate.  It is not whether you think or your child thinks the work is relevant (or attending school is necessary), it is about abiding by commitments set by those in positions of authority over your child.  The same is true for a boss, a class in college, etc.  You seem to be solely focused on the argument that the assignments aren't helping your child and won't hurt your child.  I'm not focusing on that.  I'm focusing on the message you're sending to your child.  There are non-negotiables in life, whether we like it or not.  Perhaps that message is not that important to you so you don't convey it to your kids on an ongoing, non-wavering basis.[/quote]

I am still flabbergasted at the view that the family should take second place to whatever random thing the school decides to do. Surely there is a limit? No, I will not be teaching my child that the rules never apply to him. But I sure as hell will not let teachers (or coaches or whatever) materially interfere with our home life. Guess what, I am the parent, and I in fact do decide what is appropriate in my own home, on our own time. This would not be such a big deal if homework etc was not eating up such a big slice of time - especially considering that it has to actual educational value ...[/quote]

Lady, no one will ever convince you that your attitude will be a detriment to your children, so have at it and drop it already.  Good luck with all that.[/quote]

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