What are magnet kids like?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Great kids, but their competitive parents are a different question.

No you don't.

There aren't more competitive parents in magnet schools than there are in other schools.

If we let this thread go on much longer, the gloves will really come off and someone will actually say Asian Tiger parents.

So don't go there, otherwise I'll report you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid is introverted and kind. He’s not competitive but very self motivated. He never shares his test scores or brags about his academics. He’s excited about learning when he learns new stuff and makes connections but he’s not pushy and is turned off by kids who are. We’re not pushy either and value encouraging his natural curiosity over drilling him or even doing anything beyond encouraging activities he has initiated himself/encouraging him to do what makes him happy. Essentially we are fairly laid back parents.

Will there be other kids like him in the magnet program?

What are you implying, OP?

[Anonymous]

They are normal kids across the spectrum. DS is a socially awkward, nerdy, weird little kid, into Star Wars, his Nintendo and graphic novels, but I love him just the way he is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid is introverted and kind. He’s not competitive but very self motivated. He never shares his test scores or brags about his academics. He’s excited about learning when he learns new stuff and makes connections but he’s not pushy and is turned off by kids who are. We’re not pushy either and value encouraging his natural curiosity over drilling him or even doing anything beyond encouraging activities he has initiated himself/encouraging him to do what makes him happy. Essentially we are fairly laid back parents.

Will there be other kids like him in the magnet program?

Yep. My kid is one of them.

[Anonymous]

Debating whether to take the dare at 15:32. Do you double dog dare me?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid is introverted and kind. He’s not competitive but very self motivated. He never shares his test scores or brags about his academics. He’s excited about learning when he learns new stuff and makes connections but he’s not pushy and is turned off by kids who are. We’re not pushy either and value encouraging his natural curiosity over drilling him or even doing anything beyond encouraging activities he has initiated himself/encouraging him to do what makes him happy. Essentially we are fairly laid back parents.

Will there be other kids like him in the magnet program?

What are you implying, OP?

That the discussion on this board has bought out some unpleasantness that is coloring my view of the magnet program. Fortunately this thread has been reassuring. DCUM seems to bring out the worst in people unfortunately.

[Anonymous]

Some are really mean. Others are nice. Most are just dust in the wind to my son. Also, don't know if it's a 'thing' at other schools but the upperclassmen call the 6th graders 'sixies'. Thought it was really funny!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some are really mean. Others are nice. Most are just dust in the wind to my son. Also, don't know if it's a 'thing' at other schools but the upperclassmen call the 6th graders 'sixies'. Thought it was really funny!

I noticed that too! I think it's a universal thing.

[Anonymous]

They know Kung fu and play the violin

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some are really mean. Others are nice. Most are just dust in the wind to my son. Also, don't know if it's a 'thing' at other schools but the upperclassmen call the 6th graders 'sixies'. Thought it was really funny!

Yes! I also thought that was weird, but kinda charming.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid is introverted and kind. He’s not competitive but very self motivated. He never shares his test scores or brags about his academics. He’s excited about learning when he learns new stuff and makes connections but he’s not pushy and is turned off by kids who are. We’re not pushy either and value encouraging his natural curiosity over drilling him or even doing anything beyond encouraging activities he has initiated himself/encouraging him to do what makes him happy. Essentially we are fairly laid back parents.

Will there be other kids like him in the magnet program?

What are you implying, OP?

Yes - this is a really ridiculous question. It suggests that there is something extraordinary about magnet kids. What do you expect, OP? They got higher test scores. They're normal kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great kids, but their competitive parents are a different question.

No you don't.

There aren't more competitive parents in magnet schools than there are in other schools.

If we let this thread go on much longer, the gloves will really come off and someone will actually say Asian Tiger parents.

So don't go there, otherwise I'll report you.

You must be one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Debating whether to take the dare at 15:32. Do you double dog dare me?

[Anonymous]

OP, congratulation to your DC. Based on your descrition, your DC is a perfect child but he may be too good for the magnet.
My DS went there a few years ago. Let me tell you how bad it could be. Please dont subject your snowflasks to the brutal environment.
A lots of very mean kids who would answer other kids’ questions on homework after 9 pm. Many competitive parents offer to drive kids to math meet. The unintelligent kids could solve rubiks cubes in 8 sec. Some annoying kids announce test score in the classroom. Cold heart kids run around in the computer lab to help other kids to solve the issues in programing. However, some kids who have been cuddled in ES may not get any extra attention from the teachers and may realize that they are the smartest students.
Good luck on finding the best fit for your child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, congratulation to your DC. Based on your descrition, your DC is a perfect child but he may be too good for the magnet.
My DS went there a few years ago. Let me tell you how bad it could be. Please dont subject your snowflasks to the brutal environment.
A lots of very mean kids who would answer other kids’ questions on homework after 9 pm. Many competitive parents offer to drive kids to math meet. The unintelligent kids could solve rubiks cubes in 8 sec. Some annoying kids announce test score in the classroom. Cold heart kids run around in the computer lab to help other kids to solve the issues in programing. However, some kids who have been cuddled in ES may not get any extra attention from the teachers and may realize that they are the smartest students.
Good luck on finding the best fit for your child.

Jesus. All I can say is this sounds absolutely nothing like my kids' magnet middle school experiences.