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[quote=Anonymous]21:07 again.  I wasn't posting I response to OP but to the PP who said her non-athletic son was having a tough time fitting in.  Regardless, considering how many current boys I do know, and the numerous alum we are close friends with, I do know a lot about the culture of the school.  I was reading the thread for interesting tidbits about the school as our son is interested in looking next year - AND, I might add, however unnecessarily, all of the above are legitimate reasons for reading and posting.  No need to get so worked up, PP.  You and your co-horts are starting to sound very shrill and weighed down by that huge chip on your shoulder(s).  Ugh - and I hate getting snippy but geez you make it hard not to...

As for PP who is scared I talk about my son in front of (actually TO) him like that, well, [i]of course I do[/i].  You should do the same for your child.  But I also talk to my son directly and matter-of-factly about the things he needs to work harder at and give more focus to and certainly never tell him he is perfect because he is not (none of us are).  He IS a great kid who has been blessed with several talents and is a hard worker and he should know it and be praised for it.  No sense in raising a sad sack who has no self-confidence or sense of self or who doesnt know that his kindness and gentleness is also admirable.  Praising a child for kindness, their work ethic and their (god-given and that is noted) abilities is not bad, it just should be tempered with constructive criticism re:areas where he could stand to do a little more work.[/quote]

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