And as sure as dark follows day,what did he do today,acted out in class because he was po'ed at his teachers
What does joy have to do with the school system or the assignment? Students of all ages and skill levels have to do work they find punitive. Ultimately you're just complaining and making excuses here. He has the material (posted on this thread). He has the capability to complete this assignment. He is able to perform at a higher level (which is what you require, so he is not just adequate). With all that being said, it is ultimately coming down to your doubts in his abilities at his age. Have some faith in your son that he can do this and do it well. He will also reflect your doubts in the teachers by acting out in class, you need to work together with his teacher not against them, or you will just see more lashing out and poorer performance in school.
Last edited by killersheep; 12-09-2008 at 06:59 PM.
For every story told that divides us, I believe there are a thousand untold that unite us.
Why?
My grandather could even make punitive learning assignments seem interesting.
My main worry as far as he goes,is his handwriting is allmost as bad as mine,and the presentation has to be in his hand writing.
Now frankly Im being a dick about it,because I want him to take his own notes,and then write it with his own voice.
I'll help him with pronunciation,but thats just about it,maybe other parents run their show different,but if he gets an assignment its his assignment.y job is to make sure he does it,not do it for him.
For every story told that divides us, I believe there are a thousand untold that unite us.
And a kid whose parents undermine their teachers assignments is a kid that lashes out at school and doesn't do the assignments at all. What are you hoping to accomplish here man? The assignment is still gonna be due fun or not. Not to sound like Teddy Atlas here but, Again you are just making excuses. If the "fun" factor isn't there......make it fun, do what your grandfather did and "make punitive learning assignments seem interesting". Turn it into a game or something. You are making it sound like this one assignment is gonna be the difference between ending up in jail, or being the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. It's just an assignment stop being such a drama queen.
Last edited by killersheep; 12-09-2008 at 08:12 PM.
For every story told that divides us, I believe there are a thousand untold that unite us.
Did I say I dont? The kids better at anatomy or geography then you are,Im good at geography,and I think he knows more then me, I keep it loose for him,and if you do,you get amazing results from him. I was just feeling that theres a line between pushing a kid, and making it seem like being intelligent is a punishment all on its own
If his IQ is that high, then you need to worry more about them not challenging him...as opposed to them over burdening him I would think.
Here in Canada, and in my school system, they changed the rules for early advanced promotion for those who learn quick. Basically, was stuck in elementary (grade kindergarten to grade eight) with a thirst for knowledge and a dry tap. The internet was somewhat of a savior for that as I was on it young and it filled in many gaps and provided a source of unlimited information.
Not everyone learns the same, and as Lyle points out regarding the herding, standardized testing and teaching to reach for that goal is a system getting lazy and throwing principles out as a rationale for it.
Be glad if he is being tested and challenged. Conformity isn't for everyone.
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