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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Friend’s son left TJ. What to say when we meet?

Saying ‘I’m sorry’ feels wrong.

Asking why, also feels wrong.

Saying nothing also feels wrong.

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My kid left too.  Asking where they went is appropriate.  If they want to talk they will elaborate.

My kid was a straight A student and had trouble with the peers.  She saw rampant cheating and bragging/lying about grades was based on pure lack of integrity.  It wasn't a good fit.  Most of the kids don't have any social skills, which combined with the lack of integrity made it difficult for her to find a solid group of friends.  I also didn't like the parents.  I felt they were overbearing, pushy, braggy (like their kids), and lacked social skills.  She went back to private school that screens these kids out. They are smart, no doubt, but they don't have what it takes to be really successful outside an academic environment - which is what we, as parents, are training them for.[/quote]

Re: the parents, is this really true of everyone? I'm asking as someone who would like for my child to go to TJ one day, if he wants to and can get in. We are not super competitive/cut throat. Just thought it would be a cool learning experience, better than a typical highschool. Child is a rising 3rd grader and likes math, coding, engineering... Maybe I'm naive and child doesn't have a chance unless he emulates those who are like what you describe? [/quote]

As a parent of ES and MS kids who went to TJ, I say this in kindness: he's 8 (most likely). You have a long time until 13-14 when he'd apply. See how things go. Talk to people then.

TJ changes over time - it certainly has since my day. In 6 years when he's a freshman it won't be the same place, necessarily.[/quote]

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