Ok, from a parents' perspective, kindergartens are freaking us out. My daughter starts this fall and I just went to her orientation. They gave us a list of things she needs to know and gave us a break down of what her day will look like. No kidding- it's 3 hours of "literacy" and 2 hours of math. Then they break into specials- whether it be science, gym, computer, etc. They are expected to sit at a desk all day and we were told to look around and take note that there are no toys. We were also told that they begin getting kids used to having their work graded, and will attached rubrics to their worksheets. I'm terrified for my child and cried the entire way home. (I'm in Philadelphia, horrible schools overall, but lucky to be in one of the best elementary schools)

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