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05.29.08, 19:24 PM General Topics
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So in the past week, we've been around 2 different friends of dd's who know all the presidents and all the states, capitals, etc and they're only in K. Are these show off parents or is dd behind? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.29.08, 07:24 PM Flag
 

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you can teach calculus to a 3yo. means nothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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if your DD is behind, so is my DS. so, your friends have kids you are good at being drilled and are able to memorize -- big deal -- don't stress over it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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i have a "gifted" DD in 4th grade. and while she knows much information in this area due to the curriculum, she certainly doesn't know it all. at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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that is nuts. the only way young kids learn that stuff is by having flashcards shoved down their throats by overbearing parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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USEFUL SHIT if you like to play jeopardy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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ain't that the truth?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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well, I can't name the presidents or all the state capitals, so I guess I need to go back to kindergarten [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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i used to but since i've had kids, my mind has gone to mush. now i know what my mother was talking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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your dd is woefully behind. you haven't hired her American History and Geography tutors yet? State school for you! and by the way, my 3rd grader doesn't know all that crap. it's not impressive or show-offy. it's useless information and memorizing that shit is so old school it's ridiculous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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did they go to the same school? was it a waldorf or montessori? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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Well, how do you know the kids can do all that? Did they actually recite it all for you? If Mommy is gloating over it, say big fucking deal. my DD can look all that crap up on google. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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Love u!! my thoughts exactly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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Do these kids go to cram school? That sounds un-natural. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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