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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We made the switch to private in 2nd grade, so DS had plenty of time in our public. When he was in K and 1st, he was already worrying about being embarrassed by parents or shoes, on screens for much of the day, and constantly asking about video games, Switch, and Minecraft sweatshirts. In private and he never mentions video games or wanting screen time, they do worksheets and math problems at school, and there isn't any preoccupation with being cool vs embarrassed. The other day I wrote a cute note in his lunch, which he never would have dared do in 1st grade at the public, because he would have been teased. In private he is much more open and seemingly in touch with his feelings, and comfortable to say he loves us, his friends are kind, etc. He's also way better at just playing and puttering around. Apparently at recess all the boys play made up games and run sports drills, so he now does that at home.

I know this isn't true of all kids, but my kid is very very affected by the environment he is in. I've seen a big shift.[/quote]

It's hilarious to me that people would care less about clothing brands in a private school. Maybe for little boys, but the girls come out caring more because their parents have more to spend. Yes even if there is a uniform.[/quote]

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