Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 13:29     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Anonymous wrote:Two girls at our feeder elementary raked the other kids in the class over the coals with false allegations of bullying. In one form or another it went on for two years. In the end, everyone hated both of them for the constant negativity, interrogations, and discipline for things that never happened. One of them finally outgrew it and the other went to a different school. I guess my post is related to being oversensitive to victimization culture.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/women-who-stray/201406/the-culture-victimhood


Oh, is that what it's called now?
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 12:39     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Two girls at our feeder elementary raked the other kids in the class over the coals with false allegations of bullying. In one form or another it went on for two years. In the end, everyone hated both of them for the constant negativity, interrogations, and discipline for things that never happened. One of them finally outgrew it and the other went to a different school. I guess my post is related to being oversensitive to victimization culture.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/women-who-stray/201406/the-culture-victimhood
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 12:34     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
No, just blaming whoever or whatever situation is fabricating a story of a fist fight IF it isn't true.
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 12:32     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Anonymous wrote:If there is a fist fight in any school then every kid knows about it within hours. Perhaps the PP isn't being truthful, but perhaps the kid who was present isn't truthful. He wouldn't be the first kid in the world to make something up or embellish the truth to get attention. Kids who cry, "Bully!" immediately have attention and sympathy.


Wow--now you're blaming the victim. DCI sounds like a very warm and supportive community .
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 12:28     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Hi, parent who reported fighting among students. How often does this occur and what happens the students involved in the fighting? Are the fights related to gang activity?


According to the parent that I spoke with, the fistfights were related to bullying (attempts), not gang activity. Her child was the recipient of one such altercation (and he was standing right next to us as she recalled the incident), so I have no reason to believe she/they're lying. Like I said, I have no dog in this fight, so believe whatever you wish.


No I accused you of lying. Because you are. Haven't heard this from my kid or anyone else who sends their kid there.


NP here, just because your child didn't see it or hear about it, the allegations must be false? Come on now. I have a child who attends Wilson and didn't see or hear about the brawl that made it to the news.


Thank you!!! I have found DCI parents (along with YY) to be the most defensive and insecure boosters ever. Yes, those schools are better than your IB options, but they are far from perfect. We will discuss the good and the bad, despite your efforts to stop the discussion.
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 12:27     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
If there is a fist fight in any school then every kid knows about it within hours. Perhaps the PP isn't being truthful, but perhaps the kid who was present isn't truthful. He wouldn't be the first kid in the world to make something up or embellish the truth to get attention. Kids who cry, "Bully!" immediately have attention and sympathy.
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 12:24     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Hi, parent who reported fighting among students. How often does this occur and what happens the students involved in the fighting? Are the fights related to gang activity?


According to the parent that I spoke with, the fistfights were related to bullying (attempts), not gang activity. Her child was the recipient of one such altercation (and he was standing right next to us as she recalled the incident), so I have no reason to believe she/they're lying. Like I said, I have no dog in this fight, so believe whatever you wish.


No I accused you of lying. Because you are. Haven't heard this from my kid or anyone else who sends their kid there.


Lol--you protest way too much! I think you're afraid because you know it's true. I wonder if you'll post here if your child ends up in a fistfight at DCI.
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 12:22     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Hi, parent who reported fighting among students. How often does this occur and what happens the students involved in the fighting? Are the fights related to gang activity?


According to the parent that I spoke with, the fistfights were related to bullying (attempts), not gang activity. Her child was the recipient of one such altercation (and he was standing right next to us as she recalled the incident), so I have no reason to believe she/they're lying. Like I said, I have no dog in this fight, so believe whatever you wish.


No I accused you of lying. Because you are. Haven't heard this from my kid or anyone else who sends their kid there.


NP here, just because your child didn't see it or hear about it, the allegations must be false? Come on now. I have a child who attends Wilson and didn't see or hear about the brawl that made it to the news.
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 12:17     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Anonymous wrote:Which feeder school did your kids attend?


Must be DCB or Stokes.
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 11:25     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Hi, parent who reported fighting among students. How often does this occur and what happens the students involved in the fighting? Are the fights related to gang activity?


According to the parent that I spoke with, the fistfights were related to bullying (attempts), not gang activity. Her child was the recipient of one such altercation (and he was standing right next to us as she recalled the incident), so I have no reason to believe she/they're lying. Like I said, I have no dog in this fight, so believe whatever you wish.


No I accused you of lying. Because you are. Haven't heard this from my kid or anyone else who sends their kid there.
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 10:21     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Anonymous wrote:I spoke with a DCI parent tonight who is happy with the school. Didn't hear about any fighting.


+1. Several of DS's classmates at our feeder have older siblings who attend DCI. They are happy. The school isn't perfect but better than any of the other public alternatives if your child attends an immersion school. Haven't heard about fighting.
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 09:46     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Which feeder school did your kids attend?
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 09:34     Subject: Re:DC International School Enrollment Information
I have 2 kids at DCI now and they say it is safer, kinder, and more interesting and challenging than our feeder, which we thought was wonderful. There are so many fun and creative activities going on during lunch and after school that every kid finds a niche. We couldn't be happier!!!
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 09:15     Subject: DC International School Enrollment Information
Anonymous wrote:Hi, parent who reported fighting among students. How often does this occur and what happens the students involved in the fighting? Are the fights related to gang activity?


According to the parent that I spoke with, the fistfights were related to bullying (attempts), not gang activity. Her child was the recipient of one such altercation (and he was standing right next to us as she recalled the incident), so I have no reason to believe she/they're lying. Like I said, I have no dog in this fight, so believe whatever you wish.
Anonymous
Post 10/25/2015 08:28     Subject: Re:DC International School Enrollment Information
Anonymous wrote:Middle school kids fighting? Well that never happens in low Farms schools, ever.




It also never happens at private schools. And privileged lacrosse players from schools like Landon never kill their beautiful private school girlfriends at exclusive universities.