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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What's the point of sending your kids back to school refreshed and relaxed from a summer of lazing by the pool and doing no work whatsoever if they are going to then immediately stress out because they are struggling in school?  Moderation in all things--my kids will mostly play and veg over the summer, but will do a little age-appopriate "maintenance" over the summer so that they will have an easier time of it in the fall.  I am doing this not to put extra pressure or burdens on my kids, but to help them lighten the load during the school year by spending the summer making sure they are rock solid on the foundational skills they will need to do well in school. [/quote]

Not all kids are stressed about school or struggle if they don't spend the summer doing academic maintenance. September is the month to get back into the swing of things.  [/quote]

Ok so fine, but why the criticism on this thread of those who choose to do so for those kids who DO need it?  Or was this just an opportunity for you to get in a brag about the superiority of your kids?

And even if a kid doesn't "need" it per se, I believe in developing disciplined work habits.  If you believe that ten weeks of relaxation is what is best for your kids, then go for it, but to do otherwise is hardly ludicrous   [/quote]

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