Back in my day you just did what the teacher told you and didn't question it. The problem is and I'm not accusing you of this is the parent always seems to take the kid's side. In regards to the writing my daughter is the same way.

Why I brought the Alebra is she's in 6th grade taking accelerated algebra. My point in that was not to brag but things for kids now change quicker than back in the "old days". Suffering through the busy work doesn't last forever.