It's not like I have many options other than public school, and I do like the educational component of ours, for the most part, but if school is supposed to be for socialization as well, I am wondering when this is supposed to occur. My ds9 states that he doesn't really have time to hang out with his friends during school. Recess is now 10 minutes (!) and lunch is a hustle to get in and eat in 20. (4th grade)
I personally don't recall being interested in/ready for social aspects until high school, so maybe this is all ok, but it seems to go against the idea of what the school states it is trying to accomplish and what most children are ready for...
Are children supposed to be socializing during class projects? Maybe my ds doesn't realize this and is stymied by his desire to behave well.
Do other kids feel like social time during school is extremely limited? If not, where / when do they fit in hanging out with their friends?
thanks~
