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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's normal for kids to be bored in any situation where they have to sit still for a length of time and pay attention when they'd probably rather do other things.

But I think it's actually useful for kids to be bored every now and again, especially in school and especially in a situation where, no, they can't just get up and do something else.

Why?  Because that is life!!!  Most people aren't entertained and completely engaged ALL of the time they are at work.  Everyone has grunt work at times, has to do stuff they'd rather not, and often has to still still and pay attention to people, even though they're not really learning anything new and exciting.

Part of preparing kids for life is preparing them for all aspects.

The biggest issue I have with Montessori schools is that the kids I've known who attend them are not good at sitting still or behaving when they don't get to choose what they do (i.e. my friends and their kids are over and the kids have to be patient while the adults talk).  I can't imagine what will happen when those kids go to college and have to sit through lectures or when they go out into the work world and function in a structured environment.

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