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[quote=Anonymous]"I don't understand the need to manufacture social interactions -- people gravitate toward those with whom they have the most in common (common experiences, common problems)."
This person seems to think AAP and non-AAP have nothing in common. Great. Not to mention that people don't always gravitate toward those they have the most in common with. Ever hear of opposites attract?

"AAP kids at this center are already dealing with a lot of changes (busing, increased homework, new classmates, different building, different policies, different teachers for specials). I think it's a good policy decision to keep their social circle closer to 80 rather than 130 (including the ones DC already knew from the neighborhood school). At some point, mixing it up becomes a detriment to establishing true friendships." This is another reason why people don't like center schools. They are just too big.

"Mixing it up also could increase jealousy or comparisons -- AAP kids would be jealous if they found out that other kids in the same grade don't have to do _______ (project/homework/etc.)." Maybe non-AAP kids have to do y project or homework. Some of the homework and projects in general ed is just as good or better than AAP. Depends on the teacher entirely. You think too much about the program and you seem to overly protect your children from the slightest harm. God forbid they'd have to work through learning about jealousy in elementary.[/quote]

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