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[quote=Anonymous]I personally think it would embarrass kids to be getting treats lavished on them for doing well while their peers get less or nothing.  It also teaches the "elite" to justify any divide that already exists between them and people who aren't like them.

And for the kids who aren't improving in their grades, who may already be disengaged, excluding them from a fun and unifying activity is not going to help them get more engaged.  A studnents don't need more motivation--they have theri futures to look forward to, pressure or rewards (praise or more) from parents, etc.  What about the kids who didn't get invited?  Punishment is not a way to motivate kids.  Ask any psychologist or look at any book on parenting or behavior management.  Having merit-based parties is ridiculous on so many levels.  Grades are merit based and so are opportunities.  Now fun and inclusion in school functions should also be?  This is sad.  Unfortunately it epitomizing the wrong-headed and backward "philosophy" of MCPS.[/quote]

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