The expectations are more intense and homework increases. He does not want to leave his friends. Our family is worn out, but in the back of my mind I cannot help but feel afraid. Summer freedom is exemplified by the freedom to use family time as family time. No constraints are placed on the family by book reports, math drills, spelling words, worksheets or other items well known to parents of school-age children.
Some parents know their children can take the summer off.
After all, school came easy to them and their grades reflect learning accomplished with minimal effort throughout the school year. Summer freedom can be a summer frenzy of fun and games. Summer freedom is exemplified by conscious trust that what awaits is another year of success with calmness. Summer tyranny comes to the rest. It is experienced in the consciousness of parents who know that regardless of what the report card says, their child's mastery of skills is most likely incomplete.