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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't always like doing "family projects" but I don't want my kid left out. My parents didn't believe in helping out with any homework. They were not willing to buy any supplies beyond pencils and crayons. As a result I didn't turn in several projects and felt terrible. Now I go overboard with my kids. One son had to build a leprechaun trap in kindergarten. It was fun to look for a spring loaded toy part, find a shoe box, cover it, etc. it took a couple of days to finish so he learned about time management. He was so proud to turn it in. Everyday he comes home to say the leprechauns left glitter, or a little shoe, or there were little footprints by his trap. How sad for the kid who doesn't have a trap.  Think about how your kid will feel, OP![/quote]

Yeah, I think some of these parents who resent doing projects with their kids aren't seeing the forest for the trees. They're probably the sort who let their kids veg in front of the TV while they sleep in until 11 a.m. on Saturday rather than get up and engage their children. I mean, seriously, the chutzpah of second-guessing teachers! Only in this area does this happen. The arrogance is astounding. Oh my God? You have to spend a couple of hours with your child CREATING something? How irritating and inconvenient for you![/quote]

pp here, just finished thread.  I had a bad attitude about my 4th grader's 3-mo long project that has a weekly component due.  I was upset at him for not telling me about it, and annoyed because I felt like I couldn't fit it in this week, but he couldn't do it by himself.  Well, we sat down and scheduled time and actually had a very nice hour doing it together.  We have been battling a bit lately, and I realized how easy it was for us to spend time together.  It was fun, he was happy, and it was in on time.  I needed an attitude adjustment and we are going to plan this weekend how to move forward with the rest of it.  [/quote]

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