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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I have heard several math teachers complain that regular smart kids just can't keep up with kids that go to outside math tutoring two hours a day and then refer specifically to tiger moms. I have heard them complain and make comments about spelling bee winners like- of course you will win if you are forced to study hours a day, its not fair that the truly talented kids are being left behind.

They're right. Kids shouldn't be doing that. Elementary school math never needs that.[/quote]

Its a parent right to choose whatever they think is best for their kid. It is fine not to send your kid to math tutoring for 2 hours every night. You can't complain though when the kid going to 2 hours of math tutoring has better skills than your kid. Your kid does not deserve to be at the top or win the award if the kid sitting next to him has better skills.

We seem to be perfectly fine with this in athletics. No one complains when the star athlete practices two hours every day. In fact, we idolize him and shower him with praise for talent and hard work. Academics? No this seems to be the land of white privilege. [/quote]

No.  The point of elementary school math is to prepare for high school math, college math, and a job.  Not to stress children or to win awards.

I'm not complaining about my children not winning awards.  I'm complaining about the pressure, the inappropriate unnecessary pressure.
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