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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Which schools have people been unhappy with bullying? I'm tying to figure out if it's an individual school problem or a more global private school program[/quote]

Sidwell was for us but this was bout 6-7 years ago.  Pulled our son and put him in the neighborhood public.  There was no fighting that battle - we were never going to win so we left.  Problem resolved at his new public - he was never bullied and has become quite a leader, well liked, great grades, etc. You have to not be afraid to pull the plug and give up your idea that your tuition dollars pay for a utopian environment.  Sidwell killed my son's self esteem and it was exclusively social - his grades were wonderful. The kids are the children of the wealthy and well connected and if you are not, its an uphill road for acceptance and inclusion.  I regret ever having sent him there. He is happy now but I question whether his self esteem ever fully recovered.  Just typing this makes me sad again.  Please move your daughter.[/quote]

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