Sidwell bachelorettes of the month?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not sure that most teens have enough world experience to understand the full ramifications of something like this, never mind the maturity to single themselves out. The implications are a lot more clear to older women who have dealt with sexism in the workplace. Since this is a school, it is surprising that the adult supervisors seem oblivious (and from the thread it appears parents don't mind forking over many $$$ for the privilege of having this as a part of their kids' lives). And the test isn't whether Sidwell continues to attract large numbers of applicants, it's what kind of adolescent development it's contributing to. This is not something that I would want either my DD or DS to consider acceptable behavior. Obviously, parents have to pick their battles, but I thought this battle had been fought. Not down here in the South though, I guess.

Oh, please. A lot of the south is still flying confederate flags and repealing voting rights acts. There are battles, and there are battles. And people can spend their $$$ any way they choose whether you or I think it's appropriate to adolescent development or not. I personally don't think anyone is coming out of this scathed. What I find FAR more troubling is face-to-face and cyberbullying. You want to pick a battle? This is it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would like to hear feedback from the Sidwell teens so if you are an US parent, discuss with your teen and report back. A couple of Sidwell parents don't care for the feature. Have they discussed this with ther teen(s)?

OK, so I asked 3 students, who happened to be at my house last night working on a project. Here's what they said:

"It's a joke. Remember when X was the bachelor of the month, and it said his dream date would know all kinds of baseball statistics. That's because he's known for being a walking baseball encyclopedia. Really, it's just funny."

"Did any of these people read anything else in the paper? It's actually pretty good -- I think it's better than some of the college newspapers I saw when I was visiting schools."

"Sidwell has its issues, but this isn't one of them."

"Mom, please, we have work to do."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would like to hear feedback from the Sidwell teens so if you are an US parent, discuss with your teen and report back. A couple of Sidwell parents don't care for the feature. Have they discussed this with ther teen(s)?

OK, so I asked 3 students, who happened to be at my house last night working on a project. Here's what they said:

"It's a joke. Remember when X was the bachelor of the month, and it said his dream date would know all kinds of baseball statistics. That's because he's known for being a walking baseball encyclopedia. Really, it's just funny."

"Did any of these people read anything else in the paper? It's actually pretty good -- I think it's better than some of the college newspapers I saw when I was visiting schools."

"Sidwell has its issues, but this isn't one of them."

"Mom, please, we have work to do."

That's what I figured.

[Anonymous]

I am a Sidwell US parent. The kids enjoy this feature of the paper! It runs along the lines of...

"Don't think of asking this girl out on a date unless you enjoy some serious but fun banter - - XXX is one of the debate team's stars."

XXX is a real foodie so be prepared to know your foie gras from your sweetbreads!"

[Anonymous]

I wish you guys would stop interrupting the outrage of the poster who keeps writing the word "gross" by posting facts and reasonable analysis.

[Anonymous]

Gasp! Sick! -troll, troll, troll.....