Is Rejection Important to You?

creative1
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:31:30 +0000

sbergman - My logic as a parent would be a little different.
This statement would concern me:
“If rejection happens it will be because you don’t live up to these expectations once you are here.”

If there were no hurdles to jump over, I would be concerned whether the school was properly vetting the candidates and making sure the motivation was there to attend. For example, does the child really want this or is it all the parents doing? Sometimes having to jump through multiple hurdles will eliminate those not truly motivated. Without that, if the school’s system is to eliminate nonperformers after they’ve enrolled, how great would the turnover be? (we know a certain percentage already wash out regardless due to personal issues, stress, fit, drugs, or whatever) Would I want my child in an environment with a high turnover rate? It doesn’t build a community and is very upsetting and disruptive to see your friends leave school. This would be the concern more than a lack of a rejection process making one feel worthy or special if selected.