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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing that made us uncomfortable about GDS is boundaries. You call the teacher by the first name and the kids seem more informal with the teachers than at other places. We want our kids to see teachers as caring adults who guide and teach, but not as friends and equals. Some people love that aspect of GDS, just wasn't for us.[/quote]

While calling teachers and administrators by their first names is symbolic, it is the rare child who does not understand that teachers nonetheless command a great deal of respect and authority. Teachers may be friendly, but my children have never mistaken their teachers as "friends," nor do the teachers and administrators view their students as such. Teachers are masterful at controlling the classroom, understanding the needs of each child, and guiding the child to his/her potential. The setting is informal, but the learning and commitment to intellect are about as serious as you will find anywhere. [/quote]

Right. And there is nothing more charming than having a 6 or 7 year old refer to an adult as "Fred."[/quote]

Maybe in your world. But in mine, adults prefer that children call them by their first names. And, yes, the children are--gasp!--nice, well-behaved, and well-spoken. [/quote]

Typical liberal, self-centered point of view. It's what the adults "prefer" that is important, not what is best for the kids. What better way to keep feeling young than to have 12 year olds address you by your first name!![/quote]

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