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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read another article where they interviewed some of the plaintiffs and included parents who were upset that their kids who had been prepping for the entrance exam for a while might not get a shot. One parent moved to VA when the kid was a baby thinking he wanted the kid to go to TJ.   In other words, they are proving the stereotypes right.[/quote]

It really is sad. They don’t even realize what they’re saying.[/quote]

This. They moved in 2009 because of tj. The kid is a 7th grader. He’s likely 12.
We have have a family friend who did this. Their daughter is a freshman there now. It was their goal since she was 2. Nearly every minute of the child’s life has been structured:
- piano
- athletic practices/games
- tj prep classes
- enrichment classes
- writing classes
- academic competitions

Etc. imagine that every since weekend and weeknight for a decade. One two week vacation each year and the rest was some commitment all the time. [/quote]

We know enough kids that play 3-4 sports, some year-around and put in more hours than these kids do.  What's your point?[/quote]

It’s almost unheard of that a parent plans and preps like they do for a sport for tj. I’m talking about a parental plan from the time the kid is one onward. This is not a kid being athletic and fostering it. It’s a plan about a kid and you make it fit. You cram every activity and learning experience in to make your plan. No one is doing that with a one year old for other activities. [/quote]

It is pretty standard for kids in Asia to study around the clock. I’m grateful that I grew up in America and my kids are able to enjoy their childhood. I’m sure some people may consider me a Tiger mom. I have very high standards for my kids. We do everything listed above. We also travel a ton, host lots of play dates and parties, go on fun outings, watch movies, read books, etc. I am not grooming my kids for TJ. [/quote]

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