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I think now is a different time in education. The situation is worst becuase of no child left behind and budget cuts. School is geared toward the lower 2/3 of the class. College has also changed in that kids are taking more years of schooling going for more Masters to be competitive. I'm certainly not a expert so maybe someone can confirm this. I would like to hear others opinions on this.

I also think much of the situation depends on a child's indivual personality, needs and level of giftedness. For my children, I see the lacking areas as hurting them and I'm going to do what I can to challenge them and try to renew their love of learning that school is not promoting. DD6 loves to go to free library and nature classes. DD9 did a free lego robotics class and chess club last summer.