Middle school sucks everywhere – Marshfield, Wellesley, Paris, London, etc. It’s the age.


Do not take your child out of school because you want them to avoid it (are you trying to avoid what you may have gone through?). I don’t know ANYBODY that enjoyed middle school (junior high in my time – and the exception was Paul Reale, my English teacher and my forever hero).

As far as thinking your child is special, we all have special children. Don’t kid yourself. A smart kid is a smart kid, and will do just as well in school – better – than home looking at a computer screen. Socialization is so much more important than getting three grade levels beyond.