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Our daughter will be starting in an independant girls only school in the fall.
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Hello, I am a year late responding, but I agree with the above reply from alcerroa June 2008. We are so excited that our daughter will be attending an all girl Catholic School for 1st grade. I have done the research also, and the girls do raise their hands more in class, score higher on test scores, and sign up for classes that are usually dominated by boys. They are very confident and go on into society being able to socialize with anyone regardless of their gender. In my area, Houston, Tx., the students in single sex schools usually start out very young (PK/K) or high school (9-12) in single-sex schools. We are happy with our decision. And our daughter is so excited about attending her new school.
Jeanne, that's good and true. My 16 and 11 year old would not like being seperated in their classrooms. They say it would be boring. They both have friends of the opposite sex and enjoy talking to them. They have to learn how to interact with each other,and communicate, or how will they learn. Im not against all girl schools, or all boy schools, but in my oppinion, how would they learn to communicate with the opposite sex. I know that they can get together after school functions, and partys, but still, i think they need more...just thinking...they can learn what boys are like...what girls are like...the differences between the two....although i believe we need a class to explain the differences more....class that teaches respect for one another...a class that teaches about loving one another....vs...hatred against others....im not sure if im making any sense here...but a very good topic. thanks a bunch and god bless...have a wonderful day!
Jeanne,
Most of what I've read so far, people agree with what you've read so far, I'm here to offer the other side. The human species is made to interact with each other, you never see dogs putting their female puppies on one side of the room and their male puppies on the other do you? It is perfectly normal for children to be 'distracted' by the opposite (or more commonly now, same) sex, I do not agree when I hear people say it gives girls more confidence being around just girls. It's a parent's job to raise their children to feel good about themselves, to feel loved, and to believe they can do anything they put their mind to. Sure, a same-sex school may lead to more sleepovers, but it's not going to take away her desire for a boyfriend. Or in the case of my daughter, girlfriend. Regardless it's your job to do what you think is best for your individual child, and you know, you could ask HER what she'd like.. most kids of any age are thrilled to throw their opinion into the mix.
-S. Gray.
Most of what I've read so far, people agree with what you've read so far, I'm here to offer the other side. The human species is made to interact with each other, you never see dogs putting their female puppies on one side of the room and their male puppies on the other do you? It is perfectly normal for children to be 'distracted' by the opposite (or more commonly now, same) sex, I do not agree when I hear people say it gives girls more confidence being around just girls. It's a parent's job to raise their children to feel good about themselves, to feel loved, and to believe they can do anything they put their mind to. Sure, a same-sex school may lead to more sleepovers, but it's not going to take away her desire for a boyfriend. Or in the case of my daughter, girlfriend. Regardless it's your job to do what you think is best for your individual child, and you know, you could ask HER what she'd like.. most kids of any age are thrilled to throw their opinion into the mix.
-S. Gray.
Jeanne, this is a hard topic for me, but i think it would be good to seperate the boys from girls. I think that because of the concentration issues. I think there is more distraction with them in the same classes. But, however, i think they should have some classes together to learn how to interact with each other. If they dont learn how to interact with each other during their school years, when will they do it? I wish there would be class that teaches respect for the opposite sex. I dont think kidds learn enough respect for the opposite gender. It is important i think anyways. To me that needs to be taught at an early age, and all throughtout their school years. Not just one year of it. This is an interesting topic, thanks. Have a wonderful day, God Bless you.
Dear JeanneMS,
I am not a parent and have not had any experience involving single-sex schools. I attend a very small private Christian school. What is your daughter's age? I do know that most all girl schools in my area have many programs that rank much higher when compared to the average school....who knows why! With older girls, for social purposes (not for boyfriends, certainly), if there is a nice private school close by, I would say "go there instead". I hope I didn't waste your time! - thanks, kingdomwarrior
I am not a parent and have not had any experience involving single-sex schools. I attend a very small private Christian school. What is your daughter's age? I do know that most all girl schools in my area have many programs that rank much higher when compared to the average school....who knows why! With older girls, for social purposes (not for boyfriends, certainly), if there is a nice private school close by, I would say "go there instead". I hope I didn't waste your time! - thanks, kingdomwarrior
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