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B.A.C.A.H.
2012 Jun 14, 7:55am
I think given the way parents (who spend a fortune to live in XYZ community) think, I'm not sure if following the piped piper path of the elite townships is best for one's child to be a self-actualized adult. I find these kids who play on the 'Save Darfur' and other pseudo-social consciousness themes to be hokey and basically resume padders. This was also apparent in the whole school paper editorship competition, which once again, also appears to be a collection of phonies. And in terms of sports, really, how many captains of intramural LaCrosse do we really need?
Yep.
Bay Area Tiger Child
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/15/lisa-chan-pete-hoekstra-apologizes_n_1280271.html
"As a recent college grad who has spent time working to improve communities and empower those without a voice, this role is not in any way representative of who I am. It was absolutely a mistake on my part and one that, over time, I hope can be forgiven. I feel horrible about my participation and I am determined to resolve my actions."
Rin
2012 Jun 14, 12:07pm
Real competitive sports don't happen until HS
If you know that your kids are NCAA material, then it's pretty obvious that you need to send them to a division 1 sports program, to maximize their chances for recruitment.
For the rest of us, however, many of us will be playing b-ball at the YMCA so why not just get your kids over there, to start with.
It (API) was never intended for Realtor®s and Quants to Gin Up people on where to over pay for housing nor for Tiger Mom to Keep Her Face in the Pecking Order of her Social Circle.
Love it... you should emphasize the "HER" social circle...
Serpentor
2012 Jun 14, 3:59pm
Real competitive sports don't happen until HS
If you know that your kids are NCAA material, then it's pretty obvious that you need to send them to a division 1 sports program, to maximize their chances for recruitment.
For the rest of us, however, many of us will be playing b-ball at the YMCA so why not just get your kids over there, to start with.
you are missing the whole point of doing sports.
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/07/us/from-janitor-to-harvard/index.html
this young lady didn't need to live in Cupertino to get into Harvard. (she didn't need running water, electricity, or even parents for that matter)
truly inspiring story. you think your childhood was tough? well, her story will kick your ass.