TKDmel
Blue Belt
I took my grand-daughter to class yesterday and even though I and her father attend the same school, I am a bit dismayed at the curriculum that is being (can't say taught) conducted. It happens that our school has an after school program where the kids are picked up at the respective grade schools and brought to the dojang to be "entertained". I watched as the children were allowed to run amok. By this I mean that some didn't want to do excercises, some were talking constantly during warm-ups, running around, etc. The instructor was in the dressing room changing. When she came out, they played "dodgeball" the rest of the class. This is a routine class for the children. Since I am not her father, I suggested to my son he speak to the school owner and explain that he is paying to have his daughter taught TKD not gym class, and that if he isn't getting what he is paying for, then he should find some other school to attend.
I have also watched as a 3 y/o in class, started crying, called for his mommy, and no longer wanted to be there. Why do some schools seem to put the "almighty dollar" over the real needs of students? Why can't these school owners be honest with prospective student's parents and let them know their child is just not ready to take TKD? JMHO
I have also watched as a 3 y/o in class, started crying, called for his mommy, and no longer wanted to be there. Why do some schools seem to put the "almighty dollar" over the real needs of students? Why can't these school owners be honest with prospective student's parents and let them know their child is just not ready to take TKD? JMHO