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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a therapist in the area and work with lots of kids (public and private) going through this placement process. The kids are mainly concerned with their parents' reaction. They don't want to disappoint, they want to please. If you stay cool and unperturbed (fake it if needed) and acknowledge and validate any disappointment on their end while making it clear this isn't a disaster, then they won't internalize it as one. I wouldn't dismiss their feelings, but I'd distract them and redirect their energies and stay positive. Maybe share a time when things didn't go the way you wanted, and how you regrouped, and perhaps even why it was a blessing in disguise.

And to the PP who keeps interjecting with bizarre comments about private school parents' snootiness, you might want to consider seeing a therapist. I say that kindly. Having worked with all kinds of families who are educating their kids in private and public and parochial etc. schools, I can tell you that you're off base. Your anger is misplaced here and you seem to have stumbled into the wrong forum. Hanging out in this thread isn't going to help you in any way.

I saw this on recent topics and thought I might be able to add something--no dog in this fight.
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This is perfect. [/quote]

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