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DebG
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Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Why or why not? Would you be more likely to seek same-sex education for one gender over another?
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
absolutely NOT
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DebG
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Is there any particular reason you feel so strong?
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| Posted 8/12/05 7:36 PM |
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BigB
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Yes, in a heart beat. I went to an all girls high school and all women's college and believe me, I don't think I would be the woman today had I not had such strong influences around me.
Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of boys outside of school! However, while in school, the focus was on classes and other extra ciricular activities.
Having taught in both single sexed and co-ed schools, I have found that less "bullying" goes on in single-sexed schools because the boys aren't there to be impressed.
However, that is just my two cents!
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| Posted 8/12/05 7:41 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
I wouldn't, unless it was a special case. If my son got into Regis, I totally wouldn't say no. A god private eeducation for free? heck yes! Or if my children had a school they really wanted to go to, I'd warn them against it, but I'm not going to say no if that's what they really want. I think a lot of people who go to same gender schools have a lot of problems communicating with the opposite gender. Thee are people who are totaly shy around the opposite sex to the point where it's debilitating (I once got replaced as a tutor because the student, who went to an al boys school was too nervous around me), and then there are peope who just don't know how to act, like guys who went to all boys schools and don't know when to quit it with burp and fart jokes, or don't know how to communicate outside of "guyspeak."
In general though, I think the more vvariety a child is exposed to in terms of race, religions, gender, etc, the more well rounded and empathic he's likely to be. I just think that diversity is always a good thing
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Tany
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
I don't think I would, kids need to learn to socialize with both sexes.
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Jax430
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
I don't think I would. I think it is important to be able to learn and socialize with both genders, as this is what they will face when they are out of school.
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Tany
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Posted by Jax430
I don't think I would. I think it is important to be able to learn and socialize with both genders, as this is what they will face when they are out of school.
Yeah, jackie explained it better but it's what I was trying to say.
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| Posted 8/12/05 7:54 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
No. Nothing against anyone who has gone to an same sex school, but I think just like those and again no offense that went to catholic school ( I went till 4th grade ) come out of school a bit sheltered and "different". I think its b/c of the discipline and confinement.
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neenie
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Posted by girlygrl33
No. Nothing against anyone who has gone to an same sex school, but I think just like those and again no offense that went to catholic school ( I went till 4th grade ) come out of school a bit sheltered and "different". I think its b/c of the discipline and confinement.
i dont know if i would... depends on the school itself (like if its top notch curriculum, etc...) and how it was compared to the other schools in the area (ultimately i would go with whats best if i could).
BUT i definately have to defend the stance FOR same sex schools- i went to one, and i can honestly say that i am not and was not Sheltered in any way and havent really Ever had any problems with socializing
i think this is one of those things that people "theorize", but without much fact. Going to an all girls school doesnt equal not knowing how to talk to boys 
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julz33
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Never. I enjoyed my experiences at a co-ed school, and the so-called advantages of same sex schools just don't make sense to me.
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dpli
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
I taught in an all boys and an all girls school. IMO, it does benefit some kids a great deal, but overwhelmingly I think it is more beneficial to girls than to boys. In my experience, i think it was also more beneficial to students who came from lower income areas.
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DebG
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Is Lasalle still open? I vaguely remember hearing it closed down.
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WoodIAm
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Posted by BigB
However, while in school, the focus was on classes and other extra ciricular activities.
Having taught in both single sexed and co-ed schools, I have found that less "bullying" goes on in single-sexed schools because the boys aren't there to be impressed.
In all likelyhood, no I wouldn't, but these are some reason why I would consider it.
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Moehick
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Posted by neeniebean86
BUT i definately have to defend the stance FOR same sex schools- i went to one, and i can honestly say that i am not and was not Sheltered in any way and havent really Ever had any problems with socializing
i think this is one of those things that people "theorize", but without much fact. Going to an all girls school doesnt equal not knowing how to talk to boys
Exactly I went to an all girls school and I think Neenie and I are two of the least sheltered people on this site
I loved my education and excelled at so many things in school....in our school girls could and did anything, school govt, sports, plays, you name it. If I had boys in school with me I may not have gotten such good grades.
Oh and I never had a problem finding a date
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DebG
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Neen and Moe.
I honestly mean no disrespect...can you tell me if there was a certain reason that you/your parents choose to send you to a private same sex school?
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| Posted 8/12/05 9:19 PM |
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Moehick
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Posted by DebG
Neen and Moe.
I honestly mean no disrespect...can you tell me if there was a certain reason that you/your parents choose to send you to a private same sex school?
It was the best high school in the area....100% of students went onto college and my parents felt it was a good opportunity for me to be challenged by an outstanding curriculum. It helped me become a strong opinionated woman who never gave a rats a$$ about a boy....and yes I did have a social life while in HS
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DebG
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Posted by Moehick
Posted by DebG
Neen and Moe.
I honestly mean no disrespect...can you tell me if there was a certain reason that you/your parents choose to send you to a private same sex school?
It was the best high school in the area....100% of students went onto college and my parents felt it was a good opportunity for me to be challenged by an outstanding curriculum. It helped me become a strong opinionated woman who never gave a rats a$$ about a boy....and yes I did have a social life while in HS
Cool
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Just wondering.
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Posted by DebG
Is Lasalle still open? I vaguely remember hearing it closed down.
Well, it's now the Bourne Mansion, where I got married Also, St. John's owns the campus now. I do, however, think they might operate a smaller branch of the school somewhere else.
ETA: I would not send my child to a single-sex school unless they seemed to require it. I think that school is not only about the things you learn in the classroom, but about the life lessons that go along with it. Being in a co-ed school may have more distractions for kids, but it also is an opportunity to teach them to balance their lives. (of course if you have parents who instill that in their child).
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DebG
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
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Posted by DebG
Is Lasalle still open? I vaguely remember hearing it closed down.
Well, it's now the Bourne Mansion, where I got married Also, St. John's owns the campus now. I do, however, think they might operate a smaller branch of the school somewhere else.
OOH It fianlly makes sense! Everytime I saw the bourne masion I thought to myself that I knew it from somewhere.
Thanks Rachel!
PS....find any of those YMCA day pictures?
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Posted by DebG
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PS....find any of those YMCA day pictures?
My mom said she has some in her attic, so that's my mission this week
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DebG
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
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Posted by DebG
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PS....find any of those YMCA day pictures?
My mom said she has some in her attic, so that's my mission this week
SWEET! I can't wait!
Hey Rachel...did you ever join in on the scavenger hunts?
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QuoteTheRaven424
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
i went to all boy school by my own choice and it was the best decision i ever made
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
Posted by DebG
SWEET! I can't wait!
Hey Rachel...did you ever join in on the scavenger hunts?
Scarily enough, HELL YEAH! I still remember them quite vividly!
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| Posted 8/12/05 10:39 PM |
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DebG
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Re: Would you send your son or daughter to an all-girls or all-boys school
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Posted by DebG
SWEET! I can't wait!
Hey Rachel...did you ever join in on the scavenger hunts?
Scarily enough, HELL YEAH! I still remember them quite vividly!
Then we have actually hung out!
I will admit it, i LOVEEEDDD those!!
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