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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't see this thread ending well. And there is some irony in the fact that you are willing to describe kids who are 4-10 as "social climbing." [b]What about asking instead about the curricula that different schools implement to foster kindness and empathy?[/b][/quote]

9-10 year olds can show social climbing types of behavior, not in the adult "We simply must be invited to the such-and-such gala" sense but in the "trying to gain popularity or deflect cool kids' attention from my own perceived shortcomings" sense...

I really like the question about curricula to foster kindness and empathy and would add that it would be helpful to hear the actual effects of such a curriculum. I feel like most privates (and publics) can talk a good game about this, but that doesn't mean it's reflected in the school culture. [/quote]

Yes, they absolutely can.  And, in my experience, it often (but not always) reflects their parents being social climbers.  But, honestly, I think by using the term "top privates" you're probably already getting that.  I think if you look at some of the privates that are less famous or sought after by the kind of parents that are prepping their kids for admission tests and donating tons of money to get their kids in, you might have better luck.[/quote]

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