Hi, usual lurker here but I did start a thread about a month or so ago. Anyway, my girls (K and 1st grader) did not want to do a science project so we skipped it this year. I did walk through the exhibits, though, and could only find about 6 out of over 100 projects that looked like they had been completed by the child. I overheard a group of Dads discussing their "kids" projects and how long it had taken them (the Dads) to put it all together.
Really, I just don't see the point of a science fair if Johnny goes to bed at 8PM and daddy stays up late to get it ready for the contest.
I guess I am more of a process than a product type of learner but I just don't see the point of parents living vicariously through their kids by competing in their child's science fair.
If my kids do want to compete next year, it's fine with me. But their projects will look like they were completed by a 7 year old, because they will be.
I don't feel strongly about this subject though, really I don't ;-).
