Quote Originally Posted by Youngblood View Post
I'd look at it this way. I doubt very much they are expecting most kids to do some sorta thorough indepth analysis and research to whatever the subject matter is...but are likely doing a few things with this project.

Firstly, they are introducing kids to the fact there is a world outside of West Virginia, or w/e a person may live. This is a good start. I remember my first assignment of this sort was on Mexico.

Secondly, I think at this early age they also can get good understanding of a parents commitment to help. Will the parent do all the work? Will the child? Will it be a collective deal?

I know with mine...I had to wrestle the project back from my dad cuz he was more then eager to help as he once went to Mexico and got drunk for a month and still had pictures of it lol
lol on the Mexico thing.
I tend to lean towards "I'll help you,if you need help,but its still got to be your project". Id rather he did a mediocre job,but did it himself,then have daddy do all the work for him,and get a better grade,that really isnt his grade