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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think that the class size is overwhelming. When she isn't sure of herself instead of taking a breath and trying to figure it out, she thinks she can't do it and gives up looking to others for help. Reassure her that its ok to stop and think. There isn't a giant clock over her head ticking that if she doesn't get the answer in 2 seconds, there is a gong sound and the class thinks she's stupid. Talk to her. I bet she tells you she has that feeling in her head. She also doesn't have to be right all the time. She's afraid to fail and it's making her afraid to try. The new class isn't out of her reach. She's lacking confidence. It happens all the time. [/quote]

:?: Did you read the OP? to wit: DD doesn't like homework that is boring and cuts into her play time.
 Face it, the admissions committee doesn't always get it right.  [/quote]

Sounds like a kid who, while smart, isn't an automaton. Sounds like this kid could make a brilliant doctor one day because not only does she have the smarts, but the COMPASSION. Know why that word is capitalized? Because you need to learn the meaning of same. Boring work is boring. Playtime is fun. Playtime is also LEARNING. They are not mutually exclusive. Get real. Why, for instance, give 50 problems when the kid gets it in 4 or 5? SHEESH!

Parents like you are the reason kids have nervous breakdowns.  OP, on the other hand has his/her eyes wide open and clearly sees her DD as a whole person. OP, your DD will be fine as will your DS because of you, not despite you.  You might consider private if you can afford it where your DD can get a great education, but where she will also feel happy and whole.

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