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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So glad you’re having a great experience! What makes the school a great fit for your son and family?[/quote]

They get boys. They give them freedom. It seems like chaos at times but it comes together. [/quote]

Don't girls deserve freedom, too?  I don't understand this distinction.  I'm the wife of a Heights alum, btw, but I still want to understand why girls don't need freedom, too.  For instance, what sort of freedom is a Heights boy given that an Oakcrest girl is not?  I know that the two schools have completely different administrations, but they are influenced by the same religious group.[/quote]

Because THIS discussion happens to be about boys. End of story. It has nothing to do with girls. The comment was not boys need freedom, and girls don’t. The comment didn’t mention girls at all as a matter of fact. So why are you bringing it up? Get over yourself. I get so sick of the idea that we can’t talk about the well being and proper raising of BOYS without someone having to say “but girls too!”  Right. No kidding. Everyone deserves well being and proper raising. But THIS discussion happens to be about BOYS. Don’t make it into something it’s not! [/quote]

A discussion about what boys need DOES turn into a discussion about what girls need.  It's a natural corollary.  I'm not trying to be offensive, but I really would like for this question to be answered thoughtfully.  I think that the reason why the Heights was established starting at the 3rd grade was because the parochial schools were seen as doing a fine job of educating girls at that age.  Most girls can sit down for long periods of time.  That's fine, although there are statistical outliers.  Are there any other freedoms besides frequent recess that the Heights boys are being given?  Someone mentioned that no one forces them to wear coats outside.  Fine.  They're not going to be out for more than an hour anyway.  Any other freedoms?  Do they have to wear seatbelts when on field trips?  I never give children the "freedom" to choose whether to wear seatbelts or not.  The consequences are too dire.  This may not even be a question, as the Heights has its own buses that might not have seatbelts, anyway.[/quote]

I really think it makes sense for you to listen to some of their podcasts and you'll get the idea. [/quote]

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