My son came to me asking 'which one do I multiply by the reciprocal?' today.
I really had no idea what he meant so I asked him to bring me the math book.
And he threw a tantrum because "There is no need for the book, just answer my question"
"I can't, I don't understand it."
"Well the book wont help."
Really? So then don't bring me the book, and I still wont answer the question.
Good grief, why do some kids get so obsessed with one little thing they can't possibly stop and consider anything else?
He finally brought me the book, but continued to stone wall about anything regarding the actual math problem.
Eventually I sent him away to go do whatever he wanted since he obviously wasn't listening, nor caring. The good news is as a homeschooler we can do that, I don't have to worry that math class will end and I have to get the point across 'right now'.
The bad news is he didn't think anything else was worth doing for the day either.
If I didn't have to live in the house with the kids, I wouldn't mind so much when they don't do anything but make messes.
I know what you mean, I have had similiar conversations with one or two of my children. Schools have janitors and teachers, how come we have to be both?!
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