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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think a low SES school would actually be better and more accepting...more diversity means accepting all types of diversity among students.[/quote]

Another Poster.  I disagree.

I'm a little concerned about OP's statements that the comments were "hideous but innocent."

I am sympathetic, OP, but it sounds like this is not a case of bullying--which puts a different spin on this issue.  Bullying is usually not innocent.

It's hard to figure out the situation from what you have said.  If it is just that you have a non-traditional family, that is one thing.  If your child does not fit a traditional model, that is another issue.

If the comments are truly innocent, I think you are going to have to face the issue head on with your child.  You should request the help of the school, but I am not sure changing schools would get a different result.

Now, if it is bullying--then, a school change might be better.  Nevertheless, I think you have to work with your child to understand that you have a different living situation from most, but that you are a family and that is fine--just different.

Unfortunately, part of this is that all kids want to be accepted, and they frequently think (erroneously) that being the same as everyone else is acceptance.  Certainly, being different may make it more difficult, but it should not.  Different does not mean worse.  It only means different.  [/quote]

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