I asked DS tonight what he thought the purpose of school was for him. He said , "I think it's to review the stuff I learned a long time ago. I guess it's to make sure I can do it really fast without thinking about it. I wish they would give me harder things so I could learn something new there." Is that truly sad, or am I just really tired?
I told him that if they don't start giving him harder things, I'd start giving him some things at home a few times a week. I could tell from his expression that he's a bit worried I might reduce his time for climbing trees, reading books, playing chess, drawing, and other stuff he likes to give him more boring "school time."
I do think that is sad...and unfortunately I think it is common. DS5 just started first this year. Last night we were talking about math as his assignment was to count as high as he could (LOL..that would take all night). And he started talking about algebra and other fun math he likes. I was telling him that sometime we will learn other types of math like geometry, trig, calculus, etc. He was asking what some of those were and I explained. He got all excited. He said "I want to do that kind of math" It was sad to see him get all excited because it just makes me sad that there are children out there that really want to learn and aren't given the opportunity. So...I think it's time to start doing it at home. Not sure when it will fit in but I am excited about how excited he is about it.
