...to ask how wanky hiring a tutor for your DCs really is?

[Sharpelbowsornot]

Because I've always thought it, well, not that big a deal, but a wee bit wanky, maybe because I only know people who already spend a ton on their DCs education and then pay for a tutor on top.

And now I am considering it for one particular subject myself. (For a DC in state education.) I can't really afford it, but it would only be for a limited time.

So, tutoring: is it a legit top-up to their regular education, or a sharp-elbowed way of shoving your pfb to the front?

[Scrounger]

He just does 45 mins a week, it's made a big difference.

[nancy75]

I can't be bothered to read the thread, the title has annoyed me enough. DD has a tutor and has had one since she was 6. she struggles with everything at school, her teachers have been little to no help and there is only so much she will put up with from me.

Having a tutor for an hour a week has helped with her confidence and has helped her learn basic maths and literacy.

I'm sure when mums in the playground hear me say hurry up we have to get to the tutors house they probably think about how wanky I am - good for them, my dd won't be sitting exams for grammar schools - I will be pleased if she comes out with even close to average sats results.