I called. They have the results

My DS was admitted for Pre-K....and now we have THE big decision to make. I have searched the archives and overall most of the posts are heresay or about the "reputation". I would love to hear from current or former parents, neighbors or persons that have a direct observation or first hand knowledge that they would like to share. Thanks in Advance.

I would love to hear from anyone with first hand information on Camp Sonshine in Silver Spring or Lowell Camp in NW DC. My son is 4 and I am interested in any feedback. Thanks.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here....I am surprised at the low number of responses to this post. I am looking for parents who are happy with their Private/Independent School and the treatment and education of their AA son.

Perhaps you should focus on finding a school that best meets your son's academic needs and his personality rather than looking at it strictly from the point of view of race.

I am willing to bet that you are White. Non-white children are disproportionately disciplined in school and labeled with learning disorders. Further AA male children have been found to lose their quest for learning by the 3rd grade if they are not properly nurtured in their school and home environments. It matters....but it must be nice not to have to worry about the race issue while you are deciding about school placements for your child....and I certainly hope that we choose the next President without regard to race.

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I would say that OP should look at Norwood. We have had no trouble there.

"Had no trouble there"....is a far cry from believing that self-esteem is being fostered and that your child is being treated with dignity. Perhaps the posters question has expectations that are too high for the beloved schools in this area.

Mother daughter relationships are challenging. But she basically bought furniture for HER house with HER $. If it is what makes her happy...then so be it...let her be happy.

OP, you too can get some nice things but you have to be creative. For example, if you live in DC you can get a car seat for $25...a quite nice one. Not MacLaren...but MacSafety You certainly cannot change your mother. I say get to her house and take advantage of that stuff being there as soon as possible.