Anonymous
Post 01/24/2024 00:03     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:So what did the audit find?


Why are kids so stressed out and unhappy? Pressure? Too much homework? It’s no secret there is a lot of homework. Hour in just first grade is a lot.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 23:56     Subject: Re:Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
I find it comforting that NCS isn’t the only school with loons as parents posting on DCUM.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 23:49     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:A sidwell parent here. I have to say I like the school but am deeply ashamed by how my Sidwell peers and “friends” are behaving on this thread. It’s petty and defensive. Of course, the school has a million problems. I don’t think it has anything to do with admissions issues. The kids have a toxic social culture. We discuss this in our potlucks all the time. The academic stress gets compounded by fact that generally kids can be very very mean to each other. This is not news at Sidwell. We wrestle with it in the PA all the time since they were in middle school and now they are in high school. It’s a problem. We all know this to be true as parents of Sidwell students. Peace everyone


You’re not a Sidwell parent. 🙄
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 22:48     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:A sidwell parent here. I have to say I like the school but am deeply ashamed by how my Sidwell peers and “friends” are behaving on this thread. It’s petty and defensive. Of course, the school has a million problems. I don’t think it has anything to do with admissions issues. The kids have a toxic social culture. We discuss this in our potlucks all the time. The academic stress gets compounded by fact that generally kids can be very very mean to each other. This is not news at Sidwell. We wrestle with it in the PA all the time since they were in middle school and now they are in high school. It’s a problem. We all know this to be true as parents of Sidwell students. Peace everyone


Peace out.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 22:42     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
A sidwell parent here. I have to say I like the school but am deeply ashamed by how my Sidwell peers and “friends” are behaving on this thread. It’s petty and defensive. Of course, the school has a million problems. I don’t think it has anything to do with admissions issues. The kids have a toxic social culture. We discuss this in our potlucks all the time. The academic stress gets compounded by fact that generally kids can be very very mean to each other. This is not news at Sidwell. We wrestle with it in the PA all the time since they were in middle school and now they are in high school. It’s a problem. We all know this to be true as parents of Sidwell students. Peace everyone
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 22:39     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
So what did the audit find?
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 22:32     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:^This person has a daughter who chooses to use they as their pronoun.

What is so confusing about that?


it's confusing because "they" typically means more than one, but then the next part of the sentence refers to a second child, so I had to read it a couple of times to understand what the writer was trying to say.

it is annoying and creepy, as is using the word "thriving" to describe their child. sheesh.


I actually was the “they” poster and only posted that one thing on this entire thread (hours ago) and that was it about my daughter being happy at NCS. She actually goes by she/her and the “they” was a typo so it appears a lot of discussion over nothing.

But I will say the concerning part is that actually a lot of students at Sidwell and many other schools in this area do go by “they” so even though my daughter does not it is a little concerning that this Sidwell parent is so critical and judgmental of that so I see OP’s point. It’s sort of a common thing these days…
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 22:03     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:^This person has a daughter who chooses to use they as their pronoun.

What is so confusing about that?


it's confusing because "they" typically means more than one, but then the next part of the sentence refers to a second child, so I had to read it a couple of times to understand what the writer was trying to say.

it is annoying and creepy, as is using the word "thriving" to describe their child. sheesh.


NP. There is something very wrong with you and your posts. Condolences to Sidwell… you sound very mean.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 21:50     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Sidwell parents are insufferable. If they have friends that choose other schools over Sidwell, they get even more insufferable. No wonder the kids are sad--they're surrounded by even more miserable parents.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 21:47     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m so glad not to have any kids at this depressing and sad place.


We’re happy you’re not there too!


glad to hear that someone at Sidwell is happy about something. it sounds like you may be the only one.


Oh, is that what you need to tell yourself to feel better about your child’s mediocre education?

Yes, my entire family is happy about being a Sidwell family. At the end of the day, our happiness is what matters most to me. The rest of you need to make better choices so you can experience the happiness we enjoy.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 20:51     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m so glad not to have any kids at this depressing and sad place.


We’re happy you’re not there too!


glad to hear that someone at Sidwell is happy about something. it sounds like you may be the only one.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 20:50     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:^This person has a daughter who chooses to use they as their pronoun.

What is so confusing about that?


it's confusing because "they" typically means more than one, but then the next part of the sentence refers to a second child, so I had to read it a couple of times to understand what the writer was trying to say.

it is annoying and creepy, as is using the word "thriving" to describe their child. sheesh.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 20:44     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:^^^There aren’t any better social fits for privates in the DMV-every.single.one describes the same issues among the kids from a social and cultural standpoint.

The fact that you can’t acknowledge there is a problem probably means you are a parent of one of the mean kids described here. Try and learn some empathy. Your spoiled brats are missing out on getting to know some great kids with their attitudes.


I have already acknowledged that this problem exists at EVERY school, including Sidwell. However, you can’t comprehend that I’ve conceded this point because your children are struggling socially. Some children (yours, and others) are just awkward and socially inept. No school can cure that problem. Btw, if your children are anything like you, my children are not missing out on getting to know them.


I hope these two are trolls. Very bad look for actual adults to communicate this way about children.


+1
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 20:42     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:^This person has a daughter who chooses to use they as their pronoun.

What is so confusing about that?


It’s confusing as hell.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2024 20:36     Subject: Is Sidwell really Sadwell?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:^^^There aren’t any better social fits for privates in the DMV-every.single.one describes the same issues among the kids from a social and cultural standpoint.

The fact that you can’t acknowledge there is a problem probably means you are a parent of one of the mean kids described here. Try and learn some empathy. Your spoiled brats are missing out on getting to know some great kids with their attitudes.


I have already acknowledged that this problem exists at EVERY school, including Sidwell. However, you can’t comprehend that I’ve conceded this point because your children are struggling socially. Some children (yours, and others) are just awkward and socially inept. No school can cure that problem. Btw, if your children are anything like you, my children are not missing out on getting to know them.


I hope these two are trolls. Very bad look for actual adults to communicate this way about children.