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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Outdoor education is NOT a pivotal developmental experience. A few nights at a MCPS sleep away camp has no impact whatsoever on the child's future, their future development, or their ability to become an independent adult.

I'm glad that MCPS has this stuff because for kids that love the outdoors and sleep away camp it makes fun memories of what is generally a boring school experience. For kids that don't have the money to go on a camping vacation or sleep away camp it is an opportunity for a new experience.

If a child is suffering from bullying, is extremely upset about going, has any type of anxiety issue or even just dreads the idea for whatever reason  - then there is no reason on earth to force them to go. Its a good opportunity to teach your child that we are not sheep. [b]Just because the other mommies think you should go[/b] that isn't a reason to do it. Make your own choices in life and own them. Its simple. [/quote]

It's kind of belittling to refer to grown women who have children (and are not your own mother) as "the other mommies", don't you think? Not to mention that, if you are a grown woman who has a child, you are belittling yourself. Why would you do that?[/quote]

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