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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is the rush, and what does the "leg up" actually achieve?  (and my kid is ahead in math without the worksheets or the $$$ spent)

Not being snarky -- I just don't get it. [/quote]

insecure parents

By 3rd grade, kids basically catch up to each other.  So the advanced prep at this stage is just silly.

You are helping to create a generation of kids who can't think critically, nor can they understand the basics of discourse, [b]as all of their learning is rote.[/b]

pathetic parents[/quote]

You realize that one has to learn the basics to have the foundation to read, do math, etc.  Critical thinking is not important or possible for 3, 4, 5 yr olds but they do need to learn their numbers and letters, letter sounds/phonics, etc. which all have to be learned "rote."  The reason most kids don't do well in read and math in the U.S. is b/c people like you seem to think rote learning is evil.  They don't in Asia, they emphasize drilling in reading, writing/spelling, and math like times tables in the early grades so the basics become second nature.  You can't think "critically" if you can't read.[/quote]

Young kids can reason.  some parent you are

Put them in a montessori and watch them problem-solve by gravitating toward their strengths.  They also learn the basics but in a very independent manner and at their own pace.

Place them in a play-based preschool and watch them develop in a well-rounded way, as they need to run and jump and move.  They can learning counting through movement.  They can identify letters by playing games.

Kumon is bullshit, hon.  You can fool yourself all you like, but you're not creating a genius by having him sit on his ass for a few hours a week.

Don't preach to me, as I know of what I speak[/quote]

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