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The Struggle of Letting Kids Quit: A Parent's Dilemma
parenting1 year ago

The Struggle of Letting Kids Quit: A Parent's Dilemma

Parents often struggle with deciding whether to let their children quit extracurricular activities, balancing the benefits of perseverance and belonging against potential stress and anxiety. Experts suggest understanding the child's feelings, examining parental motivations, and considering the child's temperament. Creative compromises, like modifying participation, can help. Ultimately, it's important to listen to the child and not pressure oneself as a parent, as these decisions are not as significant in the grand scheme of things.

Religious Discrimination Alleged in School District's Extracurricular Ban
education2 years ago

Religious Discrimination Alleged in School District's Extracurricular Ban

Parents of parochial school students in Pennsylvania have filed a lawsuit against the State College Area School District (SCASD), alleging that the district violated their religious rights by denying their children participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities. The lawsuit claims that SCASD's non-discrimination policy allows students from charter schools and homeschooling to participate, but not students from religious schools. The parents seek a court order to allow religious school students to take part in these activities. The district has not commented on the pending litigation.