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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view[/quote]

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony?  Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.[/quote]

Yes I did.  It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.[/quote]

[b]Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. [/b] That speaks volumes of you as a parent.  As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse.  Well, actually neglect.  You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.[/quote]

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.
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You are a neglectful parent.  And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse.  Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.  [/quote]

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different.  Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it.  Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road.  They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.
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Not all kids deal with bullying well.  Some kids need shielded, some kids need supported.  Some kids just got unlucky with parents like you have to figure it out on their own.  At least they can find a sanctuary in homes like ours where they can get that support they cannot get at home.

One of mine is bullied in person now.  It's not bad but I've had it and it annoys me the teacher allows it, who otherwise is a very good teacher.  Thank goodness the bullies graduate this year.  My kid doesn't want me to do anything about it.  But the mine they want me to, I will be the first one to stand up for them and with them.

Every child is different.  I don't get how you can't understand that.    This isn't about your kids, this is about the kids of the MVA who are happy and thriving and while you may not agree, it's not up to you to agree.

I always wonder why parents allow their kids to be bullies, then people like you come along bullying online or treating their kids as you do and its easy to understand that no all kids get the same support at home as our kids do.[/quote]

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