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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read another article where they interviewed some of the plaintiffs and included parents who were upset that their kids who had been prepping for the entrance exam for a while might not get a shot. One parent moved to VA when the kid was a baby thinking he wanted the kid to go to TJ.   In other words, they are proving the stereotypes right.[/quote]

It really is sad. They don’t even realize what they’re saying.[/quote]

This. They moved in 2009 because of tj. The kid is a 7th grader. He’s likely 12.
We have have a family friend who did this. Their daughter is a freshman there now. It was their goal since she was 2. Nearly every minute of the child’s life has been structured:
- piano
- athletic practices/games
- tj prep classes
- enrichment classes
- writing classes
- academic competitions

Etc. imagine that every since weekend and weeknight for a decade. One two week vacation each year and the rest was some commitment all the time. [/quote]

This is a bit part of the stress and anxiety issue at TJ. I have a kid there now. She did not work since age 2 like that to get in. But many, many, many, kids did and then when they get there, the parent pressure to not just do well but to do better than every other kid there is too much for many of them. People, especially here, like to stomp on TJ for the toxic culture. It certainly exists, but it isn't every kid. I for one am happy that in addition to helping with diversity, these changes are hopefully going to eat away at the toxic parent-induced stress many of the students face. We've been enormously happy with the school - the teachers and administration are wonderful. [/quote]

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