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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As the years go by, I find myself more often "opting out" of doing special projects and homework assignments that are just plain busywork, meaning work that my kids have already done and mastered.  I realize that once they hit the higher grades (perhaps by 3rd), they'll have to be responsible for doing whatever is assigned to them. But for now, I resent the expectation that I should spend my weekends (I work full-time) running out to buy supplies and then supervising and doing projects that aren't going to benefit my kids.  I believe that teachers of early elementary grades should be fine with this decision, and should accept that parents know what is best for their family life and for their kids (some kids thrive doing extra work, while others need to play after a long school day).  Is anyone else doing this?  I've had some teachers who are accepting and some hostile, but I think it is best for my kids and family.[/quote]

this old canard. really tiresome.  No we do all the homework that is assigned and if I don't think enough has been assigned, we assign our own.[/quote]

The answer I guess is, some people are doing it...but I think it is pretty sad you're doing so.  I honestly do.  My kids have "mastered" a lot of the work they have to do...too bad.  I guess though you're the boss...albeit a poor one, IMO on this issue.  (FCPS can't even use homework as part of the grade in the lower levels...so you're probably right...why do it at all.  NOT).[/quote]

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