OverParenting

I actually have three sons. My godson is currently a 5th grader. He is very bright and just started his endeavor in math competitions. His team will compete in the Washington State Math Olympiad. I just dug out the training materials for him.
Here are problems from the past.
1997-1998 http://home.blarg.net/~math/wsmc/prior.html
1999- [...]

I listened to our new president’s state of union address and was so touched by his ambitious goal in education. He said, “In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity — it is a pre-requisite.” And [...]