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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here again, to the question of whether kid enjoys math. That is a complex answer too. Kid does not approve of ignorance, so my own math illiteracy is quite unattractive to kid. Kid, with no help or understanding from me, has pushed through h.s. to have gotten through calculus A/B in 11th grade. I don’t know that I would describe it as a joy... but kid does find satisfaction in grasping a concept after the initial (and often lengthy) struggle. Does this suggest that kid should “spare the professors”? This is a true question...do folks who pursue CS, math, engineering or physics degrees have some greater level of “joy” in their math courses? I would not seek to dissuade kid if the struggle is real for other students who succeed in those majors but maybe the ones who succeed in those majors have some natural aptitude and ability to just grasp math concepts that DC is not so blessed with? While capable with effort for DC the struggle has been real....does this suggest DC is ill suited?[/quote]

Are you suggesting that your child give up because it's hard?  Even though he does eventually get it after trying?  I mean, did you coast through life or something?  Did you enjoy every single college class you took and now you LOVE your career?  (oh wait, you're clearly a SAHM).

This is the stupidest question - if your kid wants to do this, if he's doing a good job and getting good grades, for god's sake, don't tell him "no, you need to get JOY out of your classes in order to get a degree".  How awful.  Please go back to supporting Marianne Williamson and let your kid get through college.  Stop giving him advice.  Now.[/quote]

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