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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also am a current Sidwell parent who would be happy to see the feature go. I know others agree with me.[/quote]Then put it in writing and request a meeting with interested parents, the school editors, US principal, etc, in attendance to discuss it.  But having a bunch of people who have no connection to the school ramble on and on about the feature accomplishes nothing.

Bluntly?  Put up or shut up.[/quote]

Or, better yet, if your child is bothered by this feature, encourage him/her to advocate for ending it.  This is a student newspaper and students should determine the content as much as possible.  [/quote]True but kids don't want to be the one pointed out that complained about this particular feature.  Being ostracized in school is a teen nightmare.  However, a student who stands up for what he thinks is right (or wrong) is a courageous teen indeed.[/quote]

What kids also don't want is to have mommy or daddy fight their battles for them.  Learning to speak up without setting yourself up to be ostracized is a good skill to develop in the teen years.  First off, don't go it alone -- look for allies.  Second, figure out who among the editorial staff would be most sympathetic to your case.  Third, don't accuse anyone of creating a "hostile environment" where that's not the intent.  Sidwell is a place where kids respect one another for being honest and true to their beliefs -- as long as they don't get up on a soapbox to do it.       [/quote]These are excellent points coming from the perspective of an adult.  The virtues you espouse don't always come in teen years (more so in college IMHO).  And who would encourage teens to follow your examples?  Adults?

It would be interesting to see if any teen has already approached the editorial staff.[/quote]

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