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[quote=Anonymous]OP - I am not sure why this brought out the worst of DCUM crowd. You know it's bad when they start pulling the "you can't write" card. Sorry.

But...I think that parents have more impact on whether a child " knows themself", is self assured or has the confidence to chart a different path than their peers.    AND sometimes, even with great support, some kids may just be insecure (or secure) based on their personality.

I was very independent in school, didn't worry what schools other kids thought I should go to.  I raised eyebrows with my choice and several classmates asked me why I would make such a choice (not hiding their opinions in the least).   But to this day, I know it was the right place for me.  My parents and the certainly my school had nothing to do with my confidence ( other than giving me freedom to choose and the tools to get there) . Meanwhile, I had plenty of friends who were all about "the brand name" of the school and worried about what others thought.

I think you just need to look at schools and talk to students at the schools and then follow your gut on where your child would thrive best as a person...the academics will be there at all of these schools.[/quote]

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