BS experience vs. parental guidance

dodgersmom
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:00:11 +0000

My son got accepted in Exeter and Lawrenceville. Clearly, former is our preference.



“Clearly”? Really, do you perhaps have inside information that I’m missing? These are two entirely different schools . . . and each of them surpasses the other in a myriad of ways. Exeter is definitely different from other schools - but whether or not it’s better depends on the kid.

Which brings me to my next question . . . you state that Exeter is “our” preference, which suggests that you, the parents, made this decision. I’m just wondering what your child’s preference is . . . or if anyone even asked him. If you want this experience to be successful, the more input your student has in the decision-making process, the better.

Perhaps I am overreacting, but I know at least one student who was relieved not to be admitted to Exeter because his parents would have forced him to go there, whether he wanted to or not. And that is not a recipe for success!