But. This New York Times video opinion piece is so important to think about if you have teens that I put it here.
My daughter was born to take AP, or Advance Placement, courses. But, she didn't overdo it. A couple a year. That was it. She was after balance. Thank God. Some of her friends loaded up. Honestly, I don't know how they did it.
For those of you whose kids aren't in high school yet, you'll learn about these soon enough. They're intense, college level courses. They're followed by a national exam. Students who do well can get college credit. College admissions folks encourage kids to take AP classes to show their demonstrate their "academic rigor."
Man, if I had a dollar for every time I've heard that term in the past year, I could pay my daughter's tuition. For four years.
My son? I don't know. I guess I assumed he'd have to take them just to prepare for his college application process. Now after watching this video opinion piece, I'm rethinking that.
He's a kid who needs his sleep.
I wouldn't want to be a teenager right now.
