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Anonymous wrote:As is obvious from the variations in the PP there is no definition. Even Urban Dictionary does not try. Peruse the posts.....

Kumon: Yes and no
Workbooks: Yes and no.
Music lessons: Yes and no
Supplementing: Yes and no.
Tutors: Yes and No.
Tiger Moms & Dads: Oh Yes, Yes, Yes (whatever that means either.

The term barely exists outside DCUM.

Basically, since no one wants to be labeled racist, it's code for high achieving minorities (mostly Asian, but it helps rationalize Ben Carson, Herman Cain and similar others too).

Best definition so far....

OP here. We are Asian-American. I know I am not a Tiger Mom. We do spend time teaching my child how to read and write. Some of those materials include workbooks. I'm thinking other people will think that I prep my children.

DH and I are both ivy league educated. We studied for our SATs, GMATs and MCATs. Don't think our parents prepped us for tests to get us into honors classes. I was always on an advanced math track but don't think I had honors classes until middle school. We are from out of state.

Who cares what other people think? Are you not going to do what you think is best for your child because you are worried about what people will think? News flash, if someone stereotypes about Asians, they will do it regardless of what you do. Get over it. My DC is black and does very well in school. There are people who stereotype who might assume he got into AAP because the county lowered the standards for him and that he doesn't really belong. Should I avoid AAP for fear of what others might assume? You need to get over your concern about what others are doing/thinking, and focus on what you think is best for your child.

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it was deleted because of the racial hatred being thrown around by one apparent troll.

Yet another apparent imbecile.

Probably the same charming poster referenced here:

Yep, there is at least one poster who makes vulgar and aggressive comments and doesn't seem able to carry on an intelligent conversation without hurling insults that frequently have a racial connotation.

It's too bad we can't seem to keep discussions about educational issues on a mature and intelligent plane.

Agree. Any explicit or implicit hostility towards a minority group should be avoided.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

it was deleted because of the racial hatred being thrown around by one apparent troll.

Yet another apparent imbecile.

Probably the same charming poster referenced here:

Yep, there is at least one poster who makes vulgar and aggressive comments and doesn't seem able to carry on an intelligent conversation without hurling insults that frequently have a racial connotation.

It's too bad we can't seem to keep discussions about educational issues on a mature and intelligent plane.

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it was deleted because of the racial hatred being thrown around by one apparent troll.

Yet another apparent imbecile.

Yep, there is at least one poster who makes vulgar and aggressive comments and doesn't seem able to carry on an intelligent conversation without hurling insults that frequently have a racial connotation.

Anonymous wrote:

it was deleted because of the racial hatred being thrown around by one apparent troll.

Yet another apparent imbecile.

it was deleted because of the racial hatred being thrown around by one apparent troll.

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What exactly is a prepped kid? Definition: In the DC area, a prepped kid is always the other kid who got into the highly sought after program instead of me and snatched my entitled seat.

There would be a lot less drama on these threads if people would worry about their own kids and not try to force their own opinions on parenting on others....

Anonymous wrote:My three kids have all been placed into AAP without a shred of anything that would resemble prepping.

For all the preppers: have you ever wondered why some of us are able to trust that our kids can get into AAP without any prepping? Do you wish you could have that same confidence? In my case, it honestly didn't matter to me, and yet my kids each surprised me when they got in. Not surprised because I didn't think they were bright, but surprised because I see all the people around me in my community who work so damn hard to ensure their kids measure up and I just let it be. And surprised because none of them are overachievers or perfectionists or anything that resembles a "gifted" child. Just naturally bright, inquisitive kids who play outside, ride their bikes, play video games, etc.

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My three kids have all been placed into AAP without a shred of anything that would resemble prepping.

For all the preppers: have you ever wondered why some of us are able to trust that our kids can get into AAP without any prepping? Do you wish you could have that same confidence? In my case, it honestly didn't matter to me, and yet my kids each surprised me when they got in. Not surprised because I didn't think they were bright, but surprised because I see all the people around me in my community who work so damn hard to ensure their kids measure up and I just let it be. And surprised because none of them are overachievers or perfectionists or anything that resembles a "gifted" child. Just naturally bright, inquisitive kids who play outside, ride their bikes, play video games, etc.

Let's freeze your precious eggs for posterity and lucrative in vitro fertilization.

I'm out. It's so boring to discuss an issue with someone whose commentary is so inane and off the wall. I don't know how to multi-quote but if you're the same poster with all the other recent ridiculous comments, that is what I'm referring to. You've gone off the rails.

I'm out. It's so boring to discuss an issue with someone whose commentary is so inane and off the wall. I don't know how to multi-quote but if you're the same poster with all the other recent ridiculous comments, that is what I'm referring to. You've gone off the rails.

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My three kids have all been placed into AAP without a shred of anything that would resemble prepping.

For all the preppers: have you ever wondered why some of us are able to trust that our kids can get into AAP without any prepping? Do you wish you could have that same confidence? In my case, it honestly didn't matter to me, and yet my kids each surprised me when they got in. Not surprised because I didn't think they were bright, but surprised because I see all the people around me in my community who work so damn hard to ensure their kids measure up and I just let it be. And surprised because none of them are overachievers or perfectionists or anything that resembles a "gifted" child. Just naturally bright, inquisitive kids who play outside, ride their bikes, play video games, etc.

Let's freeze your precious eggs for posterity and lucrative in vitro fertilization.