[ninergold3]

I have no issue at all with this project. My 5th grader just turned his in today. It was nothing major - a family tree that only asks for names up to his great-grandparents - color in the countries where your ancestors came from - interview a relative (family traditions, holiday celebration). Everything else was optional.

My kids always were proud of the fact that through my mother's side of the family they are related to 5 former US Presidents. They also have relatives that came over from England and took covered wagons across the United States.

I figure if it bothers you that much have a talk with the teacher and ask for an alternate assignment.

[applpie]

well good for your kids. not everyone has such a stunning family tree and i think it is unnecessary when you consider how broken up many families are. give me a break.