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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not too much going on with my kid. Just a general discussion within the grade. Also, my other kids are older in MCPS, but this is the first in 6th. (Had a freshman and there were no discussions within the mom groups about this then)

Just collecting other reasonable insights. It was helpful to read your thoughts. The size and social emotional development argument is somewhat dated, as many 6th graders are skilled and can compete on a high level. Parents have kids competing in sports at very early ages. At our school, the most popular clubs are off-limits till 7th and 8th grade. A better solution might be to have some slots for all grades?

By hazing, I mean reducing the 6th graders ability to participate in activities such as sports, clubs, activities (such as the play or international night) thereby not allowing them to become a full part of the school community. This can make the students feel demeaned and fearful. It reduces their ability to move freely around the school and feel completely safe. Then some 7th grade students feel a sense that they were treated in a lesser manner in 6th, so they “payback” the incoming 6th grade. There is very open dialogue that this is a social role of 7th grader in our middle school. In a classic sense, this is hazing.

It is interesting in and of itself to see how worked up moms get over a simple question and request for feedback.

Appreciate the discussion
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Really? They are fearful because they can't run cross country or play MS soccer?  There aren't even that many kids who do those sports.  As noted soccer is 20 boys in a 1400 kid school.  And the XC team at our school is the nerdiest of teams (highest GPA of any sport) so hardly the types that would be terrorizing kids who aren't on XC in the hallways.  Sounds like there are some other issues going on at your school or with your kid.[/quote]

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