I'm the same way, Kim: as long as he's at grade level in terms of output, that's okay with me. It's often not okay with HIM--that's where greater challenge has to come in. There are some things he really craves more of, and I try to meet those needs.
For sure! All the "input" is well above grade level around here. But if the output to show the materials still seems like torture, I don't push it. My kindergartner is doing 3-4 grade science (and it still seems easy!?), but I'll transcribe for her. DS actually is producing above level output generally - if he can type. And DS has pushed back hard on wanting deeper and harder in some areas that I'm having to adjust too. It's all a moving target!
Reflecting on our own 2 year school experience gives me a lot of perspective on what DS might be doing/working on right now.
