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No one is saying don't get a tutor for a struggling child.  What is bewildering is for those kids in ES that clearly are bright to begin with, why get a tutor?  They are just in ES. Aren't you concerned with burnout for such a young kid?  I feel like an ES kid should have a chance to be a kid.  Schools are more competitive now so I know my kid will face the stress eventually. Why bring it on so early needlessly if your kid is already bright, IMO.

And those in low SES can and do take their kids to the library.  You are confusing parents who don't value education vs parents who don't have money.  It's more of a cultural thing, rather than an income thing.[/quote]

If your kid is naturally good in sports, would you not try and put him in a sports camp and a team so he gets more practice? Would not getting extra coaching mean that he can bring his game up to next level?   A good coach can correct some flaws that will hurt later and strengthen areas where your child is weak. Practicing and playing with other athletes will mean that your child will be challenged and learn new strategies and moves. Being part of a team will mean that your kid will get a chance to compete in competitions and tournaments.

This is the same thing with tutoring a bright child. They are not getting remedial help. These children are actually working at levels much above what is required at their school. [/quote]

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