He just turned 8 last month.

But his "Dad-knows-nothing" attitude has been present since birth.

My work-around has simply been to have any ideas proffered by teachers. So far this has worked quite well, especially for "character-building" exercises.

Last week I tried to teach him a short-cut in math... which he characteristically refused to implement. The homework task took about three times longer as a result, with plenty of errors.

His teacher, helping him with the issue, offered the same hint a couple days back and *gasp* it was the best advice in the world. DS implemented the strategy, saved time, reduced errors, solved world hunger, etc.

When I asked him about it last night, he said, "No comment, Dad!"

Ha-ha on him. But as long as he learns & improves, I don't really care who the teacher is.

I just took CFK "to the woodshed" via PM for that same thought, ROFL!!! Seriously though, it simply canNOT be worse than it was is for DD2, .

Just to reiterate, kids who audit college courses can still take exams and get credit via CLEP , DANTES, or other subject test offered by the college, as well as AP exams offered through the College Board. SAT subject tests might also be used to prove mastery, and perhaps help with placement.

A few things make it easier for a young student to be admitted for credit:
1. high ACT or SAT scores
2. completion of all/most high school material available in a subject
3. confidence and self advocacy