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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous[b]]I don't think they "punish" kids so much as they reward kids who have demonstrated the ability to handle challenging academics[/b]. Sure, a kid who has fewer academic classes on their schedule MIGHT be able to handle the work, but there is no proof of that so schools would rather go with the kid who has demonstrated the ability rather than speculate about a kid who has not.

Also, for some kids, AP European History IS a "fun" subject. My kid would certainly be more interested in that over band or drama.

If parents are concerned about kids being overloaded, they need to push back on their high schools, school boards, and state departments of education to limit the number of APs kids can take and to  mandate a certain number of "soft" electives to graduate. For example, if no one can take more than 4 APs a year, then everyone would be on the same playing field and this would be the "most rigorous" schedule available. As long as this is not the case, the most ambitious and hard working kids are going to max out their schedules. In the meantime, it is up to you as a parent to decide if you want to allow your kid to participate in this arms race. [/quote]

It's essentially the same thing. [/quote]

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