<p>Thanks again <em>much</em> for all the suggestions. We are in Boston now, and son & 2 friends have veto’ed college visits of any sort (at least they’ve seen MIT where program is!). The program also took them to the MIT museum.</p>
<p>Kids seem to want to hang out at the hotel pool, see movies and go to the local Barnes & Noble. </p>
<p>The other mom chaperoning earlier in the week said she ‘went w/the flow’ so that’s what I’ve tried to do also re: kids’ interests. My husband also says: ‘let them decide.’ </p>
<p>Always the balance–how do they know what they want since they don’t know anything about what’s available vs. being a pushy parent and providing to much info…? Oh well! :-)</p>
<p>The background info from these postings was excellent, however–I’m leaving the suggestions for the next parent who’ll chaperone the remaining part of the program (maybe he’ll have better luck convincing them to participate!). I really thought the boys would like the ‘doom’ interactive exhibit.</p>
<p>Btw, I we drove by MGH & notified everyone it was ‘fifth best in the country’! </p>
<p>They are, Marite, thanks. I wasn’t sure (son has actively distanced himself from math/science lately – ‘not cool enough/fun enough’ or some such–despite his ability). So glad to see they are enjoying it. Crossing my fingers that son will find that doing something you are good at gives you confidence/self-esteem (moreso than wearing a cool t-shirt, lol). Btw, I love Boston. Such an intellectual town. Even the pan-handlers have grammatically correct signs & they are wearing polo shirts! lol</p>
<p>Tetris, yes, many schools in Boston–so true. Getting 16 yo’s to visit them–another story, though! :-)</p>
<p>Good tip, thanks kinshasa.
Hopefully we’ll be back in Boston so can use all this info even if we didn’t get a chance this time.
Appreciate it all. :-)</p>
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