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[quote=Anonymous]I haven't read the whole thread because it's a bit long, so forgive me if I'm off point.  I have a child in AAP, and the AAP kids at DC's center do think they are superior to the Gen Ed kids.  They see them as "other".  I'm not saying all the AAP kids feel that way, but it's the pervasive culture.  The kids are trying to plan  a fifth grade graduation  event that only includes AAP kids.  One would say that it makes sense because these are the kids they know, but I don't think that's the underlying reason for this.  I think it's because they think they are better than the Gen Ed kids.  The AAP kids have Gen Ed kids in strings , chorus, and PE.  They also see them in SACC, and some of the AAP kids whose base school is also the center know kids from K-3, so they do know these kids.  A few of the kids wanted to include Gen Ed kids but were told no.  I know there will be a lot of AAP parents crying foul on this, but DC has been at the center for three years, and its been a pervasive attitude all three years.  Maybe the Gen Ed kids are doing the same and I just don't know, but my issue is with the pervasive feeling of superiority on the part of the AAP kids.  When I was growing up, I was in all advanced classes and I don't think my best friend was in any.  I think we've become a much more judgmental society, and we think our kids need special treatment all the time.  I think they are picking up on this.  I'm not saying all AAP kids or all AAP parents are like this, but the number is large enough for concern, IMO.[/quote]

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