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The Brewsters truly believe this is a story about private, elite, predominately white schools failing to educate black boys.

I can't help but wonder if they showed the nagging scenes to prove that they were doing all they could at home--but still the school failed these black boys. OR, perhaps they were showing how difficult it is for parents at home when the school is failing the child. The fact that they still don't get it in hindsight is staggering.

They actually had petitions at the speaking engagment, asking others to join them in the fight to ensure black boys receive proper education and nurturing at those predominately white schools. Bless their hearts.[/quote]

My son is white, and has ADHD/Executive Function Disorder.   It IS really difficult at home, getting homework done, staying on top of HIM staying on top of his long term projects.    He isn't really receiving a lot of nurturing at school.   The school isn't set up to meet the needs of kids with Executive Function Issues.   He DOES lack drive (for school work) and is constantly "Late, Lost, and Unprepared".

I don't dispute that the Dalton School similarly may have had difficulties educating a child with ADHD/Executive Function Disorder.   But that is a separate issue from having difficulties educating African American boys.

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Agreed.  My AA son has the same issues.  He is very bright with a high IQ but I would not even consider a competitive school without the specialized resources to support him.  It would be setting him up for failure.  Nor would I push him to go to an Ivy even though I did.  I could certainly have a spirited discussions about the education of black boys, [b]but this is more about learning disabilities than anything else.  And parents denial.[/b][/quote]

Agreed. Did you son get into an Ivy? If so, how did he fare?[/quote]

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