We‘re mostly loving it. It took a bit to get setup and into the swing of things and it’s not without its trade offs. But we’re happy with our decision.
I wouldn't say I enjoy it, but I like that I am able to help my kid with his work. I'm a stay-at-home parent, so I'm like his personal tutor. Some days are frustrating, and we are not on the same page. But lately, we've started to find our rhythm.
Hmmm, I have liked peeking in on the lessons when I’m not swamped (rarely) since 1st grade ds gives zero info on school. but I could have been happy with 1-2 days of this total, much prefer his in school days !
Not at all! Even though my kids are doing well, I feel like they are missing out on so much education-wise. If they were in real school, they'd be going on field trips, going group or partner work, having discussion in class, playing music instruments, dancing in the dance studio, doing science experiments in a real lab (not the sad jerry-rigged home experiments) -- so much that can't be recreated at home. This remote work pales in comparision.
I'm making the best of the remote days at home. Monitoring DCs to see how they are interacting with teachers and other students, observing other students, trying to teach my kids better study skills, helping with tough problems (nice distraction from work!), etc. My kids are better with in person, however, so I want this remote stretch to end soon!
It's been a breeze for us. My daughter is an extremely easygoing 13-year-old, and she can pretty much adapt to anything. She loves it and has done really well. I known this is not the norm, though.
No it sucks! I have kids in HS and MS. Listening to my child's MS teachers make me angry. The bar is set so low for these kids. It's a wasted year.
We‘re mostly loving it. It took a bit to get setup and into the swing of things and it’s not without its trade offs. But we’re happy with our decision.
Definitely depends on the quality of teaching and the kid.
Strongly agree.
I wouldn't say I enjoy it, but I like that I am able to help my kid with his work. I'm a stay-at-home parent, so I'm like his personal tutor. Some days are frustrating, and we are not on the same page. But lately, we've started to find our rhythm.
Hmmm, I have liked peeking in on the lessons when I’m not swamped (rarely) since 1st grade ds gives zero info on school. but I could have been happy with 1-2 days of this total, much prefer his in school days !
Not at all! Even though my kids are doing well, I feel like they are missing out on so much education-wise. If they were in real school, they'd be going on field trips, going group or partner work, having discussion in class, playing music instruments, dancing in the dance studio, doing science experiments in a real lab (not the sad jerry-rigged home experiments) -- so much that can't be recreated at home. This remote work pales in comparision.
OP: yes, I mean it from the selfish parent perspective. Absolutely in person is the better option.
I don't have any greater insight into what is happening in school than usual -- possibly less because no open school day.
I'm making the best of the remote days at home. Monitoring DCs to see how they are interacting with teachers and other students, observing other students, trying to teach my kids better study skills, helping with tough problems (nice distraction from work!), etc. My kids are better with in person, however, so I want this remote stretch to end soon!
It's been a breeze for us. My daughter is an extremely easygoing 13-year-old, and she can pretty much adapt to anything. She loves it and has done really well. I known this is not the norm, though.