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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Totally agree that the PP hit it on the head with the self-confidence/self-awareness point.  GDS kids exude self-confidence and seem to believe that every word they utter is profound, every talent show performer a superstar.  Maybe that is great for self-confidence, but I believe it benefits kids more in the long-term to be more realistic and self-aware.[/quote]

As a GDS parent, I would love it if every kid were actually self-confident. However, the kids that I know suffer from the same insecurities as any other child, face the same trials and tribulations of any other teenager, and also feel the weight of academic expectations found at any top independent school. The parents I know share similar concerns about the stress of the workload and extra-curriculars. There seems to be this false notion of GDS "exceptionalism" found in posts by those who don't have kids at GDS. But, let me assure you, that the kids at the schools mentioned in this forum are far more alike than different from one another. While there are some differences in emphases found at these schools, taking a step back you quickly realize that the students at Sidwell, GDS, Maret, etc., have much more in common with each other than not. In the end, they are overwhelmingly fortunate children who are competent and caring.[/quote]

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