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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Soon-to-be middle school seeking parent here, who does have an "obsession" with THAT. Not sure that I can explain it to you because it really does represent a different mindset on parenting, but I will try.

The practice of students at GDS calling teachers by first names is not the only reason we will most likely not seek admission there, but it represents (to me at least) a host of other factors that says the school is too child-centered  (as in, "Your Child Is Wonderful!!!!!!") for my taste. I am not looking for a school that merely accepts my kids where they are and worships that. I want a school that will guide them to grow to be the best young adults, the best people they can possibly be. That requires recognizing their current failures and inadequacies, things I do not hear at schools like GDS.

My child is not the equal of an adult who is two or three times his age, and neither is yours. Calling his teacher "Joe" instead of "Mr. Smith" is inappropriate as it gives the child the impression that his teacher is just another buddy. [/quote]

Your family clearly doesn't belong at GDS.  I don't consider my child a bundle of failures and inadequacies that need to be fixed. As a rule, I taught my child to believe every person is equal, no matter how small. It's not like those of us who prefer it don't understand where you're coming from or never thought about it, we just don't agree with you.

These are cultural differences about social hierarchy that reflect ethnicity, geography, and social class. There's not a whole lot of point arguing about it or feeling superior, because there isn't any persuasion on either side.[/quote]

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