My kid makes your kid look bad?

[chindora]

Arilyn's 5th grade class has been studying colonial life in America. They had a little project, a frieze, where the kids were given assignments to complete at home, and bring the completed artwork back in to include in the frieze. Arilyn, having lived in Cornwall, naturally piped up that she wanted to make a pub, because if the colonists were

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[myladyswardrobe]

Gaahh!!!!

And this is why so many children and young people never achieve their full potential. Its not "cool" to be seen as brainy or even simply interested in ones schoolwork.

Ignore that idiot woman. Though, I wonder if it would be worthwhile talking to the teachers. What I'd be concerned about is some possibility of Ari being bullied by other children who have been encouraged directly or indirectly by inadequate and jealous parents!

[cartazon]

[chindora]

Arilyn is probably one of the most modest people I have ever known. She is generous and kind, and always looks for the best in other people. She may brag about her brothers and sisters, but never herself. Arilyn is not bullied by the other kids, but she is definitely ignored. Emma reminded me just last week that when Arilyn gets a bit older she will be in an orchestra, and that there she will meet kids who are more like her, and she is right

[tradarcher]

I agree with all the comments here. Your daughter did a wonderful job and should be very proud of her accomplishments. Her work is wonderful.

[elmsley_rose]

What?

*SPLUTTER*

(I could go on, but that's sufficient I think.)

What an effed up Mum.

(ooops, I did go on, I just knew I'd swear if I kept typing!)