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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know precisely what you are saying.  In our neighborhood, some parents have run a book club for 3 years for a small group of kids in the moving in same grade in the local elementary school.  During the first year, these kids read all the Harry Potter books and met twice a month for discussions and pizza.

We did not feel the need to consult any schoolteachers about the wisdom and appropriateness of such a venture.  The parents liked it.  The kids liked it.  There was no need for outside overdight by school teachers!  The kids are not confused by this.  I agree with Math parent.  There are educated parents in our communities (in churches and synagogues) who do not need pre-approval and oversight from public school teachers about outside math or reading coaching and teaching.

Political correctness gone absurd.[/quote]

I think a book club is very different to teaching your kid math.  I don't understand the fear of consulting with the teacher and tapping into their knowledge and skills.  It's not about political correctness.  It's about making sure all the kid's teachers/coaches are on the same page when it comes to curriculum and techniques.  What's with this 'them and us' attitude?!  The teacher wants to work with the kid and with the parents.  Why are some parents so against that?  Do you think the teacher has some hidden agenda?? [/quote]

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