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[quote=Anonymous]For better, or worse, the experience you describe is pretty consistent with everything I see and hear among my NT high schooler and her friends.

M-F most are out the door by 7:30, if not before, to catch the bus and don't get home until 7, 8, 9pm or later. They are all involved in sports or other equally time-consuming activities, taking demanding course loads and involved with service-oriented organizations that also place demands on their time. If DD's not busy with her own rehearsal, practice or game, she's supporting her friends, working on a fundraiser, volunteering, etc. It feels like a constant whirlwind that to me, as an introverted adult, feels exhausting!

She tries to get to bed before 10 so that leaves very little time for much else other than eating, showering and getting ready for the day ahead. Weekends can be equally as busy, but are generally a mix of sports/activities, studying and socializing. Her core friend group comes from her classes and her extra circulars, so nearly everything she does has a social component.

DD's happy, but stressed out more than I'd like her to be. Her life is definitely busier and more structured than mine was at that age, but that does seem to be the norm of high achieving kids today.
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