Should Parents or Students Make the Decision?

mykidzparent
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:12:01 +0000

We are in a different boat.

Our D got into the day school that was on the top of her list. They are bending over backwards to accommodate her (“we’ll drop this <x> requirement for you,” “we’ll give time off for your sport activity,” etc.) and the school environment would fit her temperament. She also got into several BS and decided to pursue one for revisit day. The BS has given us extra time to make a decision. </x>

Upon revisit day we (the parents) felt the school, while a wonderful place that seems to care about the kids, were struck by the realization that the emphasis/direction of the school is not the best fit for our D. After revisit day she decided that things that were important were no longer important and vice versa and she could make things work. We think she could be successful in the environment and grow as a person, but don’t feel it is the right place for her.

As parents we are letting her think it through, but we need to have a serious discussion and come to a decision. As parents we think we have come to decision, but we want our D’s input.