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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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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Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children.  If she talks to you.  [/quote]

LOL we have a great relationship.  I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.[/quote]

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.  [/quote]

Amen.  I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving.  Shame some people don't understand tat and want them [b]forced back to bad schools.[/b][/quote]

This is a reason for the virtual academy?  How about we just fix the schools?[/quote]

For many families enrolled currently in the MVA, yes it is a reason. It is THE reason. Apart from the kids who have social anxiety, avoiding schools that parents deem too dangerous due to fighting, bullying, etc. is the most commonly cited reason for doing the MVA. It’s quite remarkable actually that these families have been able to take a pandemic learning tool and turn it into a school choice program for schools deemed too violent or emotionally unsafe to attend in person. [/quote]

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