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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I am not blaming the parents, but I find it unfortunate. I also realize this is a cultural phenomenon. Many of my kids classmates are from Asia and there it is much more common to have children do extra classes after school. I am from Europe where tutoring isn't as widespread and is most commonly used when children struggle with a certain subject. While I believe there is a small minority of kids that love math so much they want to do extra in their free time, in my experience it is very often driven by parents. [/quote]

I don't find it unfortunate at all. A vibrant academic environment that teaches kids that learning is valued (and takes hard work!) is to be praised in my book.

Oh, and I'm from Europe too. And I grew up exposed to all sorts of academic competitions - many of my friends did math or physics olympiads, chess, and so on. And that required preparation outside school time. And it was integrated with play, etc, no big deal...

It's only in the US that if kids do extra music or sports or other extra-curriculars, it's praised, but if they do extra academic work, it's 'unfortunate'. Weird.  [/quote]
The major issue with this though, is that kids from certain demographics and cultures are benefiting from this tutoring or coaching while the rest of the kids just float along hoping that full time school is adequate. If and when they realize what’s actually happening, that many of the ‘smart’ kids are receiving additional schooling just because they can, they feel betrayed and unworthy because a) the educational system is a sham and b)their parents aren’t willing or able to pay for tutoring just to get a leg up on everyone else.[/quote]

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