Originally Posted by Catalana
now my DD5 thinks that going to school is supposed to be boring because that is how you get ready for the next grade!
((shivering))
Somehow we think that teacher surely wouldn't take out their hurt feelings on our kids - but some do, and will.

I agree that the gentle/earnest approach does work well, if one can pull it off. Practice in the mirror. Quivery eyelids and all.

Best Wishes,
Grinity

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