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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m the parent of an incoming 7th grader. I consider myself a partner in my child’s education and I would be thrilled with a ‘The Week Ahead’ email. Middle schoolers need attentive parents/caregivers who are invested in their education and participate by reading the emails, checking in on work, discussing what they are learning at the dinner table, etc. You are doing your child nor their teachers any favors by letting them handle it all on their own. Thank you teachers for all you are doing. [/quote]

I disagree strongly (and so does most research on this topic).  Letting your kid handle it shows that you think they are capable and helps them learn skills  they will need in HS and beyond.  It’s only more important to do so if they have EF challenges, anxiety, and/or ADHD.  Your “participation” is not setting your kid up for success but for failure.   Please read any parenting book out there - maybe Self Driven Child by Stixrud or Duct Tape Parenting for starters.  [/quote]

Said the checked out parent trying to justify not helping their kids.[/quote]
DCUM gonna DCUM!  :mrgreen: [/quote]

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