really hard ap and honors classes that would kill them mentally?
2007-01-06 17:43:27 · 10 answers · asked by forever 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
i believe you shouldn't force your child to take a particular course in school. encourage...okay. but if your child isn't interested in a given subject it probably means he/she has no "talent" for it, so let your child gravitate toward what attracts him/her. then your child will have more chance of excelling.
2007-01-06 17:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by Finnis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean, challenge them mentally? :-)
In my high school, kids that were in honors programs could take college courses instead of high school courses FOR FREE, and get the college credit. Talk about getting a leg up!
You are only doing yourself a disservice if you take courses that are no-brainers. Take the opportunity to further yourself. Maybe you're the next Bill Gates!
2007-01-06 17:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We unschool and the results are fabulous. Our 13 year old essentially designed an honors history class for himself; he's read dozens of real history books in the last year and has a great command of western history. Voluntarily. I believe in letting your kids choose, but in setting a good example for them.
2007-01-06 17:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the challenge is ok, but only if they can pass... if you know your child can't or won't pass the course, then why force them to take it? I think it's good to encourage children to do their best, etc. But no, if it will be way past what they are capable of doing, then nope... I wouldn't force the child to take that class!
2007-01-06 17:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by m930 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot force any kind of a education on a child you can only inspire the desire in them to get one.
2007-01-06 17:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by puzzled 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the parent should advise the child, but the final choice is the students.
2007-01-06 17:48:21 · answer #6 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!!
That is so mean! They need to have a free say and enjoy thier childhood. Push them a bit, but not too hard. Or they will end up hating you. Trust me on this.
2007-01-06 17:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The choice should be theres. If things dont go as planned, youll be the one devastated. If he/she is willing then they will apply themselves more freely.
2007-01-06 17:46:38 · answer #8 · answered by dbestonegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
letting them pick
2007-01-06 17:45:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should have equal say in it.
2007-01-06 17:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by behr28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋