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[quote=Anonymous]I wasn't sure about the community service requirement when my oldest DD first became old enough to do it.  I had a lot of the same problems with it that have been stated on this board.  Now I fully support it.  My DD has participated in so many incredibile activities.  She has learned very valuable lessons about showing up on time, showing "professional" behavior, and being responsible.  She also learned, the hard way, to turn in the paperwork to document that she did the activities (losing the paperwork for 24 hours the first semester of 6th grade).  What motivated her to get out there was the requirement.  She is in 8th grade and has finished well more than her required 75 hours but continues to do ssl approved activities.  I would have tried to get her involved in community service anyway but would not have been able to ingrain in her the really important messages about work starting at 11 without there being an outside motivation and requirement.  So yes, I see both sides but I think the benefit for kids greatly outweighs my philosophical view on government regulations. [/quote]

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