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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just ignore it.

There are a lot of people who openly talk about their negative experiences at Catholic schools or their parents'. Sometimes I wonder if it's exaggerated. I'm sure most of it isn't but it's become folklore--the knuckle-rappimg nuns, etc.

People openly talk about being "recovering Catholics" too.

I would say nothing. Or ask what happened, let them tell you and move on.[/quote]

Some of it might be exaggerated or a joke, but if it's not said in a joking manner, they probably mean it. As a cradle Catholic and a Catholic school alum, I'm not afraid to admit that many people have had bad, even traumatic experiences in Catholic schools or the Catholic Church.  (Not that it's unique to Catholicism, but it was very real and very damaging.)  If you are genuinely trying to be kind, then just say you're sorry that they had a bad experience. You don't actually have to justify your choice or convince them that the school your kids attend is good.  [/quote]

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