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[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]

Yes you are. It’s called teaching independence. Absolutely discuss their work with them. My kid just finished middle school and he regularly talked to me about his work, but he and he alone was responsible for staying on top of getting it fine and keeping track. He got all As and a place in a competitive high school program and that wasn’t because I held his hand for three years. By fostering independence he’s actually ready for high school, unlike your kid who will still be turning to mommy to ask what to do next.[/quote]

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