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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cannot comment on Holton, but NCS  is filled with highly judgmental overly involved Moms.  It is a shark tank socially and academically.  Not a warm loving, nurturing environment.  You might want to ask both schools about the prevalence of anorexia. [/quote]

Oh please.  I'm an NCS mom and haven't posted on this thread because while I think its a great school, I was hesitant to (1) jump into the typical DCUM hostility-fest, and (2) I really think both schools are good and this should ultimately come down to things like distance and whether the girl prefers math/science (a Holton strength) or humanities (an NCS strength).

But its hard not to feel personally attacked here.  I don't think there are more overinvolved parents at NCS than at other privates and I don't know why you think we're judgmental.  I'm not the one posting here, slamming other schools.  And the anorexia thing is a total myth.  There are absolutely not more cases of it at NCS than other schools.  I have actually found it to be quite nurturing and supportive.  My DD has a lovely, caring advisor who provides a lot of individualized attention to DD and recognizes and nurtures her strengths while helping her with any roadblocks.  She and her friends look out for each other.  And the academics are top-notch.  [/quote]

I think that the anorexia accusation  should be challenged as well. I commute up Macomb st to get to Wisconsin nearly EVERY morning of the year. I get stuck at the NCS crossing nearly everyday as the NCS girls cross the road like geese on their way to 1st period. Lot's of cute  
outfits, never seen a girl who looked under weight[/quote]

About two decades ago, a Holton student died of anorexia.  After the fact, Holton instituted a comprehensive anorexia prevention education program, which I trust has been effective to reduce the incidence of anorexia there. I sense that Holton parlayed the anorexia tragedy into the current "Holton cares for the whole child" claim.  For a Holton supporter to relentlessly attack NCS on the topic is appalling.
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