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[quote=Anonymous]agree[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here is the thing I don't understand, if you child received less than a P, because the work was extremely challenging, would you be happier?[/quote]

Yes!  I want my kid to be challenged, not bored. [/quote]

Than you, as a parent should challenge him.  Mental stimulation does not need to be in the form of classwork or homework.  Most of the tv time my kids have is speant on the Discovery channel.  Sometimes I ask them questions and we think up different scenarios during the commercial breaks.  We read a LOT.  We read individually and I still ready to them as a family.  My kids are getting older, and they still love to have me read to them.

Other things  - when we cook, I get them to help.  I have them do measurement conversions.  Not because I need their help, but rather, just to keep their heads turning.  Play with them, interact with them, and they will have a desire to learn.[/quote

Where do you find the time and energy to be this engaging??? I don't get home until 6:30, sometimes a little later. By the time dinner is done it is close to 7:30. I can monitor homework, provide help and then check it, but supplementing after a long day is HARD!!! [/quote]

Agree. Most educated working parents won't continue to put up with an increasingly failing moco school system. The solution is not to let them off the hook, quit your job early some days and teach your child at home what the teacher used to teach. I can't believe you'd put up with that. I'd rather take a loss on my house and move to a better district or cheaper house and so private.[/quote]

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