The child's performance at school, how school rules/situations/other issues may affect the child, etc.
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1answer
460 views
What should I consider when deciding whether to homeschool my child?
This is an often-controversial topic, one where it's easy to find conflicting or misleading information. What are the important points to consider when making the decision to enroll in a mortar and ...
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6answers
1k views
What can be done to help bright children stuck in a boring school?
My kids (grades 2&4) are very bright and very active. The traditional school setting does not seem to be working for them. This is evident by their perpetual visits to the principal's office for ...
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4answers
822 views
How do you handle a teacher that teaches pseudo science?
It is not uncommon, that some teachers or schools introduce pseudo-science, like creationism, as a part of curriculum.
Given that it is hard to change school quickly, how to deal with such situation?
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2answers
383 views
How can we make the most of Parent-Teacher consultations?
We attend parent-teacher consultations once a term and we sometimes come out feeling as if we've just received the the boilerplate script. Little X is doing fine, reaching all appropriate milestones ...
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8answers
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What do I do about the fact that my child can already read, write and do math before entering Kindergarten?
My nearly 6 year-old son is going to first grade next year. He's already reading quite fluently and writing. He does basic math (without writing). He has great sense of humor, and he loves to make ...
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4answers
4k views
At what age should my child start schooling (formal education)?
What is the best age to start schooling for my kid. In India, some start schooling at 3 few at 4-6. So, I just want to know what is the age come out from research which is the best age for schooling. ...
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6answers
2k views
How do you decide when it is time to change schools?
My son's school is not a good fit for him. I want to move him but minimize the disruption. When is the best time (grade) for boys to change schools?
EDIT: "not a good fit" = not responsive to his ...
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3answers
188 views
How can you encourage a child in a school subject they don't like?
I think it is safe to say that very few children enjoy every subject in school. How do you motivate your child to put effort into subjects that they just aren't interested in? I feel this is a ...
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2answers
276 views
Should schools instruct parents how to behave on the school run?
A recent news item dealt with heads in Middlesbrough instructing parents not to wear pyjamas on the school run.
In my own case school recently wrote to parents reminding them to wear seatbelts and to ...
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3answers
235 views
How do we choose when to start kindergarten?
Each school has its own cut off for kindergarten. When a child falls on or very close to that cut off what criteria should you use to determine which kindergarten class he should go in. I know both ...
