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[quote=Anonymous]Most of the haters of Landon (I am sometimes one, too) are responding to a series of unfortunate events that have happened as a result of poor choices by individuals and groups of students.  There is a feeling that Landon boys feel entitled and do not abide by a traditional sense of values.  There have been scandals involving cheating and or some unfortunate treatment of women via contests regarding sexual conquests.

In reality, scandals like these happen at many local private and public schools.  I don't think that the boys at Landon are much worse than anywhere else.  People in this area do love to single Landon out and attack the school's values, etc.

I have met several graduates of Landon who live in my neighborhood and seem like really great fathers and husbands.  I've met a few others who are complete douchebags (a word often used to describe Landon parents at sporting events).  I would suggest that you get your information from current parents.  The school seems to be moving further away from it's former emphasis on sports.  They are trying to attract and appeal to a broader type of student.

Most of the Landon haters are not affiliated with the school and are responding to a lot of local gossip (like I said, I have been known to do that myself).  It seems like any bad eggs from the Landon crowd attract more attention than those from other schools.

If you liked it, send your kid there without any worry.  It's all a bit of an overblown/old rumor mill.[/quote]

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