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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are some around "these parts" who seem to imply that prepping kids for tests is unethical.

Additionally, it seems that there are some who believe that having kids "work" is somehow mentally/emotionally damaging and that Tiger parents are somehow abusing their children.

Not sure why they get all up in arms about what other families are doing.  I suppose maybe they think that these families are [i]stealing[/i] their AAP spots???
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I suppose it puts pressure on them.  It likely makes them feel like they are falling behind.  They think that if only "Tiger Moms" would stop putting such a premium on academic excellence, they wouldn't feel stressed or guilty about not putting in the effort.   If they really bought their own philosophy (let kids be kids, enjoy youth, etc) then they would happily go on with their own lives without going into a rage about what other parents are doing.  Its certainly not out of concern for "Tiger Moms" kids - they know that these kids are NOT miserable, abused little robots.  Its desperation they are living in a highly educated, highly competitive area and they feel like they can't keep up.  Keep your chins up, Tiger Moms and Kitty Moms alike.  We're in it together.  Parenting is tough and we're all doing the best we can.  [/quote]

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