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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am concerned that my son will regret giving up his teenage years for academic challenge and stimulation. It is sad that in order for him to be challenged it needs to be this over-the-top.[/quote]

Agree it's sad. But for all that straight As while doing 2 sports and running clubs while not studying 2 days week mom says, her kid's experience (assuming it is real) is highly, hughly unusual. Only a very small handful of kids get out of TJ each year with an UW 4.0 (like 1-3). And most kids are busing their butts.   I tell my kids that's TJ is an amazing opportunity for an amazing opportunity. But that like most  things in life worth having, it comes at a high cost.  And for almost all kids, there is a high cost.  Is it worth it?  That depends entirely on your kid, and to a larger extent your family. Because one member of the family doing TJ effects the whole family. For example-- Summer vacation?  Only one free week  this year if your kid does summer school (and most do rising freshman and sophomore do summer school) and plays a fall sport or does band.  Don't live near TJ? (and most students don't, given how Wetsern county heavy it is).  Prepare to spend a lot of time in the car.

Your kids should do TJ if that's what they want.  But make sure they go in with eyes open and realistic expectations. Be very clear with them how much free time they will be giving up and that they should not be going in expecting straight As. Also, assess how well you kid copes with stress and pressure.  And be very aware that TJ can take it's toll on parents, and even siblings, too. [/quote]

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