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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm sorry for all these rude people making assumptions and telling you what to do based on them. Go away, mean people!

I agree with the "BTDT" parent and want to underscore that, as an education professional, I[b] see school being boring ALL THE TIME. Especially since the pandemic, there are a lot of virtual tools being used (Nearpod; screencasts) where students engage virtually but teachers don't necessary discuss things with students or even look at their work during class to share meaningful feedback. I think many teachers are just hanging on, and for them, student compliance is success. I don't mean to cast aspersions on teachers; I get it. But I think the world where teachers engage the class intellectually and make 1:1 connections has dissipated a bit, and teachers are erring on the side of not stressing students out. So I can see why a smart kid in large classes in a public school system might be bored.[/b]

I would hope that more advanced classes in HS will scratch the itch, but that is indeed a long ways away. I see my own 6th grader seeming miserable sometimes for no dire reason, and it's hard to watch. Sometimes, you just get lackluster teachers, and then the next year, better ones. I would just focus on making home time fun--reading aloud with your kid, watching a good TV series together ("High School Musical the Musical The Series" is pretty dumb, but my kid likes it!) Go out and get a milkshake. No need to be like, "Oh, you poor thing, I'm devoting my life to cheering you up" because I think that can be as stressful for the kid, but just leaning into the fun together may help.

Good luck. I'm glad you're asking for advice. I hope some of this is helpful. [/quote]
I think this is a huge part of it. I responded up thread about my 7th grader hating school, and this is a HUGE reason why. [/quote]
+2 What education professional describes is exactly what I'm seeing with my 6th grader.  [/quote]

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