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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He talks and reads books in his desk.  I used to read books in my desk when I was in school and my teachers would recommend other books for me.  And he gets in trouble for it.[/quote]

Correct.he should be in trouble for it if the teacher hasn't allowed it.  Your son hates school because you've set it up in his and your, minds that he is bored and shouldn't have to do menial tasks.  [/quote]

I guess reading is bad in school today.  How dare he!  And my son hates school all by himself.  He knows what he already knows and does the best he can.  My advice to the OP is to follow your child's interests but know that it is better that he learns at school.  Schools were designed to teach the kids in the middle and it isn't a bad thing to be there.  [/quote]

You are being ridiculous.  If he is not instructed to do free reading time, yes it is bad.  Just as doing artwork during non designated art time is "bad".  Part of school for the younger years is learning self control, following rules, etc.  For what it is worth, my kindergartener (last year) got a perfect DRA2 score.  She got her DRA score at a 28 last week (testing at the end of second grade.  FCPS does not test beyond second grade).  She still sits there quietly and pays attention when she already knows what is being taught.  (She also can subtract any numbers - i.e. borrowing - and add any numbers - i.e. carrying - and knows 1/4 of the multiplication facts).  I fully expect her to have good behavior.  She has never - ever - said she is bored.  I can tell from your post you completely excuse your kids behavior overtly or covertly.  Its a shame for him.  Oh - and no matter how bright your kid is, there is STILL a peer group.  My kid may be in the highest math and reading groups - but she still has a peer group.  Oh wait - yours doesn't, right?[/quote]

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