Anonymous
Post 02/07/2013 06:39     Subject: Re:My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
When my sons were in K somebody said to me, "you are about to find out why some people choose to send their boys to all boys schools".

I ignored the comment.

They are now in an all boys school.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 22:40     Subject: My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DC seems more aggressive, rude and competitive...is this common


I assume that you talked with DC's teacher and the school counselor about this for insight before soliciting advice from strangers on this forum who do not know or interact with your child or have any basis from which to give constructive feedback, right?


Aggressive? Check. Rude? Check. Are you just a garden variety private school booster, or are you by any chance OP's kid?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 21:51     Subject: Re:My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
I am the pp who wrote about k boys trying to find their place. My guess is he feels insecure. Beef up the positive feedback at home when called for, increase family time, incorporate plenty of relaxing downtime, and don't let him sense your anxiety. Be a consistent, reliable presence.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 21:25     Subject: My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
Anonymous wrote:DC seems more aggressive, rude and competitive...is this common


I assume that you talked with DC's teacher and the school counselor about this for insight before soliciting advice from strangers on this forum who do not know or interact with your child or have any basis from which to give constructive feedback, right?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 21:21     Subject: My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
Could it be the curriculum is challenging him and he is reacting to it defensively by acting out as an outlet?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 21:10     Subject: My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
Not any boy in particular-i don't think. He gives me little feedback about school or his classmates. It's kind of overall.

Its not a single sex school.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 21:05     Subject: Re:My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, Grade K


Beauvoir?


Why are you trying to suds out the name of the school rather than providing helpful feedback? This is useless.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 21:01     Subject: Re:My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
It probably has more to do with transitioning to a new school than private vs. public. K boys can jockey for position in the pack like puppies, and he has to figure out where he fits in a new environment. Does he lock horns with one other boy in particular?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 20:58     Subject: Re:My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
Anonymous wrote:Yes, Grade K


Beauvoir?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 20:52     Subject: Re:My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
Yes, Grade K
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 20:52     Subject: Re:My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
Single sex school?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 20:48     Subject: My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
I assumed k for some reason.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 20:47     Subject: My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
No. Not in my family's experience. Private school in that grade is meant to be enjoyed with recess, specials, etc.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 20:47     Subject: My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
What grade and are you for real?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2013 20:42     Subject: My DC's personality changed drastically after entering private school.
DC seems more aggressive, rude and competitive...is this common