Intellect or Age Peer?

[Chenonceau]

2ppaamm, you have PM… I need a bit of help from you. TIA.

[2ppaamm]

Chenonceau:

2ppaamm, you have PM... I need a bit of help from you. TIA.

Chen, I sent you a reply. Have a read and hope it helps!

[Chenonceau]

laughingcat:

Chen, it is never too late. Your DS still have time. Most importantly, he did enjoys his childhood yeah. Just nurture and assist him on his passion. That is more fun.

:snuggles: I suppose it was a good thing that DS flunked early last year. I finally gave him my time.

[Chenonceau]

raisintan:

Hi 2ppaamm and chenonceau,


Can u share what do u mean by holding back? As in hands off and not being involved?

I refused to teach beyond what Teacher was teaching. I didn't know that schools test beyond what they teach. Since I have to teach, I might as well have gone all the way and my son would already be way way ahead.

[raisintan]

Chenonceau:

raisintan:

Hi 2ppaamm and chenonceau,


Can u share what do u mean by holding back? As in hands off and not being involved?

I refused to teach beyond what Teacher was teaching. I didn't know that schools test beyond what they teach. Since I have to teach, I might as well have gone all the way and my son would already be way way ahead.

Hi Chen,

It's always a struggle isn't it? If we over-teach, our kids will get bored in class.

[sleepy]

raisintan:

It's always a struggle isn't it? If we over-teach, our kids will get bored in class.

I suppose it's a delicate balance. If child is motivated to learn more & is able to absorb, why not?

[metz]

Chenonceau:

raisintan:

Hi 2ppaamm and chenonceau,


Can u share what do u mean by holding back? As in hands off and not being involved?

I refused to teach beyond what Teacher was teaching. I didn't know that schools test beyond what they teach. Since I have to teach, I might as well have gone all the way and my son would already be way way ahead.

Not teaching ahead isn't necessary bad, especially at a younger age. Sometimes, it allows the child time to consolidate what he/she knows. And when ready, he/she will self-propel to greater heights. Remember your advice on my kid's writing? We put off the task completely until last oct or nov. His thinking and writing skills has shown much more complexity and maturity now (but he's still not an avid writer yet).

Perhaps, holding them back a little at times will encourage them to go further in the long run.

[2ppaamm]

sleepy:

raisintan:

It's always a struggle isn't it? If we over-teach, our kids will get bored in class.

I suppose it's a delicate balance. If child is motivated to learn more & is able to absorb, why not?

Why not. Because the teachers ask us not to, and because he acts too smart in class, because the teachers and principals assume he is hot housed at home, because he asks too many questions those teachers cannot answer. Because of all these, it is better to dumb down your child in school. Such is my experience. If he attends tuition, his enrichment is to score As, if we enrich the kids, and our aim is not to just score As, his experience is totally different. He will have a different way of looking at things, a wider and more intellectual way, his knowledge is not confined to what the school will cover, so he asks questions that teachers don't know how to answer, like why did the communists in Singapore have to retreat and not allowed to return until the last 1990s? Writing this, \"γειά σου\" in a composition is not appreciated, even in quotes. Telling your English teacher she spelled a word wrongly in class is not appreciated when you are only 10.

Geez... some even go as far as to tell the children algebra is not accepted as answers to Maths questions... what kind of a world is this?

[metz]

2ppaamm:

sleepy:

[quote=\"raisintan\"]It's always a struggle isn't it? If we over-teach, our kids will get bored in class.

I suppose it's a delicate balance. If child is motivated to learn more & is able to absorb, why not?

Why not. Because the teachers ask us not to, and because he acts too smart in class, because the teachers and principals assume he is hot housed at home, because he asks too many questions those teachers cannot answer. Because of all these, it is better to dumb down your child in school. Such is my experience. If he attends tuition, his enrichment is to score As, if we enrich the kids, and our aim is not to just score As, his experience is totally different. He will have a different way of looking at things, a wider and more intellectual way, his knowledge is not confined to what the school will cover, so he asks questions that teachers don't know how to answer, like why did the communists in Singapore have to retreat and not allowed to return until the last 1990s? Writing this, \"γειά σου\" in a composition is not appreciated, even in quotes. Telling your English teacher she spelled a word wrongly in class is not appreciated when you are only 10.

Geez... some even go as far as to tell the children algebra is not accepted as answers to Maths questions... what kind of a world is this?[/quote]
Hmm, I am confused here. Am I reading that you are encouraging parents to send their kids for academic enrichments? Oh dear, does that mean i'm shortchanging my kids if they have none since birth? The only enrichment I could afford is books...

[2ppaamm]

chamonix:

2ppaamm:

[quote=\"sleepy\"]
I suppose it's a delicate balance. If child is motivated to learn more & is able to absorb, why not?

Why not. Because the teachers ask us not to, and because he acts too smart in class, because the teachers and principals assume he is hot housed at home, because he asks too many questions those teachers cannot answer. Because of all these, it is better to dumb down your child in school. Such is my experience. If he attends tuition, his enrichment is to score As, if we enrich the kids, and our aim is not to just score As, his experience is totally different. He will have a different way of looking at things, a wider and more intellectual way, his knowledge is not confined to what the school will cover, so he asks questions that teachers don't know how to answer, like why did the communists in Singapore have to retreat and not allowed to return until the last 1990s? Writing this, \"γειά σου\" in a composition is not appreciated, even in quotes. Telling your English teacher she spelled a word wrongly in class is not appreciated when you are only 10.

Geez... some even go as far as to tell the children algebra is not accepted as answers to Maths questions... what kind of a world is this?

Hmm, I am confused here. Am I reading that you are encouraging parents to send their kids for academic enrichments? Oh dear, does that mean i'm shortchanging my kids if they have none since birth? The only enrichment I could afford is books...[/quote]O no, did I sound like I am encouraging children to go for enrichment? Not at all! Explain later... daughter needs help...