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[quote=Anonymous]However, had your "ds" needs been unable to be met in the general education schools he/she would have been placed in the AAP center in the first place.  Your mere emphasis on the AAP center for him/her is a detriment to your child's self esteem.  All children want to please their parents and your showing a disapproval by pushing for this program.  If he is so advanced he will be advanced in any school.  Kids have a funny way of demanding what they need.  All good parents want their children to be successful but being successful has a whole lot more to it than cramming academics down their throats in elementary school!!  In my opinion the AAP children are not getting the "whole lot more"!

I have a nephew who just graduated with honors from the honors college at his university.  He was actually targeted by his teachers in elementary school for the AAP program.  My sister wanted him to be a kid and didn't want his childhood to be all study and no play so she kept him in the general education program in SC schools not Fairfax County schools!  He was able to experience many other academic and social activities which he would not have had if she had sent him through the AAP program.

You need to let it go and move on for your child.   Guide them but do not try to make them "keep up with the Jones" it is absolutely ridiculous.  This obsession is for you and the perception you want others to have of you and your family - not for your child.  Think about it.  Unfortunately you are not alone.

I am not even sure why I am reaching out to you except I have been there and done this trust me your just making your life harder and really not doing you child any favors.  I find it really sad the pressure so many Fairfax County parents are placing on their children.   If your child is not asking for it, and, is successful where he/she is, leave it alone.

May God bless you in your decisions.[/quote]

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