Originally Posted by 22B
Originally Posted by KnittingMama
Originally Posted by 22B
The noise and disruption is just an inconvenience. What really matters is, is she learning at her own preferred pace and being intellectually challenged. If not, you need to consider alternatives.

I disagree with the first part of this. Noise and disruption is more than just "an inconvenience" for some of us. Even if the material is at the perfect level for the learner, it can be nigh well impossible to focus on it if your neighbor is chattering, some kid in the back is yelling, or the teacher frequently stops to reprimand someone.

As an adult, I wouldn't tolerate noise and disruption in my classes, so why should a child be asked to get used to it?

I suppose my view of a bad school sitution (apart from innapropriate academics) is being in constant fear of being physically assaulted, having that fear realized countless times, and living with a culture of absolute silence enforced not only by students but by the staff. Mere classroom noise seems utterly petty and trivial by comparison.

TRUE, but everything is relative and the fact that things could be worse doesn't mean you should tolerate what is bad.