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[quote=Anonymous][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]

I would lose. my. mind. if my child (meaning ME) was assigned to build a freaking leprechaun trap.  I have a full-time job; I do a crapload of housework, I read to my kid and play games with her and walk the dog and any other number of things.  You know what, sanctimommy? I have a right to some free time in my life, too.  My child will not wilt if she has to do some things on her own, and her homework is HER work.  Not MY work.[/quote]

I think you have a lot of anger and need some help.  Seriously - it is building a leprechaun trap.  You could make whatever you wanted - it isn't like yours will work better or worse than someone else's.  What a killjoy.  Helping a kindergartener for an hour or two over a week or two period building this trap could take the place of a few games.  What is the big deal?  Lighten up, lady.[/quote]

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