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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People see it as unfair because of parents who game the system without a real need for the child but for unfair advantage. It’s a regular scam, often used for athletes but not limited to them.[/quote]

This is the problem with it. I don't think people are upset with kids getting extra time who legitimately need extra time. It is akin to parking in a handicapped spot when you don't have a real need for it, but you nevertheless have a handicapped hangtag. You're permitted to do so, but you're not who it is intended for and your ability to game the system frustrates others.

(And I hope you know by "you" I don't mean you, personally.[/quote]

Agree.  Also, this is about the parents, not the kids.  I know a family that has gamed the system for their kid (they said as much) and they do that in many other aspects of their kid’s life too.  In the long run I think they are doing their kid a disservice by implying that they are above the rules.  But again, my gripe is with the helicopter parents not the kid.[/quote]

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