I’m currently in senior school. But ever since year 2, I’ve been forced by my mum to do this stupid waste of time. Every time I get smth right, it only adds 2 points. But if I make a mistake, I’m lovingly rewarded with a deduction of 15 points. All that effort? Wasted. I have to restart. It made me highly self-critical, paired with trauma from an abusive mother who constantly told me my worth is based on what I get right.
And it takes forever — 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE ONE SINGLE ACTIVITY. And I don’t have the patience to sit on my arse and stare at a screen while learning absolutely nothing. 3 minutes then I’m out.
You’re also extremely fortunate if your parents actually listen. As for my stubborn mum, everything goes in one ear and out the other. I’ve asked her to cancel the subscription. “I’ve already paid — you’ll have to wait until the end of the year.” Then I tell her to do it when it’s the end. I get a “yes, yes”. A sign she won’t do it.
In conclusion, don’t buy it. It just causes stress for kids/teens. There’s better options, such as Brilliant, Khan Academy, and EdPlace.
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