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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was shopping out that way last week-end and stumbled upon their Halloween Festival at the shopping center.  It kind of reminded me of parts of New Jersey (the people), and I'm not talking about the more upscale parts that are close to NYC (more like Jackson-Freehold).  We were considering a move to Olney-Brookeville, but I have to say I was not very impressed.  I am willing to give it another chance and will go back-Perhaps my veiws were tainted by a young "jock" like dad wearing blue mirried sunglasses-completely oblivious that his son (3-4 years old?) was going aroung punching other kids-he smacked my 2 year old DD in the chest hard and caused her to cry-he then proceeded to hit 3 other kids when I approached his dad (after searching for his parent) and told him what his DS was doing (I was calm and pleasant)-he basically smirked, said nothing to me or his kid and proceeded to laugh with his (I assume) wife and another couple.  He seemed like a complete unsophisticated ass.  I guess I should not let him paint my veiws of an entire town-My DS went to SSFS summer camp and all the Sherwood and Blair teen counselors seemed smart, well mannered and lovely in general.   The thought of an Olney to DC commute terrifies me though.[/quote]

There are clearly entitled assholes in this area.  no doubt

However, as an adult, you can avoid them.  In terms of children, I keep lines of communication open with my kids.  They know not to succumb to any pressure.  so far so good!  Unfortunately, MCPS now has the extremes.  What were once solid, middle class schools are now suffering miserably b/c there are simply not enough resources to address the mental health and language barriers plaguing many students.

Having said that, I would rather have my kids in a higher performing school where there is parental support (albeit too much at times).  You can't teach in an environment that's not safe.  Safety first . . . [/quote]

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