fanogame,
The hijack comment was directed towards myself as I admitted I did the hijacking, and the AP remark was a slight attempt at humor (smiley face) because of your comment:
"I really shouldnt even be on this thread because my son is only a 3.5.So maybe hes not challenging himself enough or hes having to much fun."
But whatever.........it's time to move on!!
Guys and Gals,
This is why I love this site, you get many different angles and opinions here. The only way to make a decision is if you have more than one view. Again, thanks to everyone for the input! I just wish I would have known about this site 5 years ago!
This is why I love this site, you get many different angles and opinions here. The only way to make a decision is if you have more than one view. Again, thanks to everyone for the input! I just wish I would have known about this site 5 years ago!
AP classes, IMO are a good thing. They can help to reduce tuition costs. 
We think our kids should compete at their best on the field, IMO, our kids should also do the same in the classroom.
I am going to compare the AP class experience to that of a player that I know conditioning last year before spring training. He worked with someone who pushed him beyond limits, sometimes he was so sick after sled pull, running up and down hills at explosive speed, 100's of push up and sit ups at one time, etc that he often times got sick afterwards. He thought he was nuts. Spring training work outs were so much easier for him due to that training. Soon he will be leaving to do it all over again.
If your kids get opportunities to take AP or honors or gifted classes, do it, they will be so much better prepared for the college classroom.
It's not for everyone, but no one should feel they have to defend their reasons for wanting their kids to work hard in the classroom. We certainly don't feel that way about the ones who do the same in the weight room.
We think our kids should compete at their best on the field, IMO, our kids should also do the same in the classroom.
I am going to compare the AP class experience to that of a player that I know conditioning last year before spring training. He worked with someone who pushed him beyond limits, sometimes he was so sick after sled pull, running up and down hills at explosive speed, 100's of push up and sit ups at one time, etc that he often times got sick afterwards. He thought he was nuts. Spring training work outs were so much easier for him due to that training. Soon he will be leaving to do it all over again.
If your kids get opportunities to take AP or honors or gifted classes, do it, they will be so much better prepared for the college classroom.
It's not for everyone, but no one should feel they have to defend their reasons for wanting their kids to work hard in the classroom. We certainly don't feel that way about the ones who do the same in the weight room.