UrbanBaby

06.14.08, 16:50 PM NY Schools
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Still waiting on our letter and starting to get truly depressed. I am not sure if it is because I really think my son needs a G&T program, or because after twelve months, three IQ tests, 8 school visits and god knows how much stress, that my child has more than a 50% chance of ending up at my zoned school. I could have just done nothing all year and landed in the same place. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.14.08, 04:50 PM Flag

Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:00 PM Flag

Sorry, this process sucks! I hope you get the program that you want. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:04 PM Flag

thanks! I good use the good luck. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:05 PM Flag

Everyone thinks their kid "needs" a G&T program, but the reality is that most don't. Get over it. The city will find a spot somewhere for your kid, don't worry. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:08 PM Flag

op: I think you misunderstood my post. I wasn't saying my child really needs it--in fact I was questioning whether my "depression" was over what school he goes to or simply over the frustration of this rather pointless process that yielded me nothing [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:10 PM Flag

Sorry. But these parents get all worked up over nothing. And you're not doing your kid any favors by stressing out over it -- they sense your stress, and then THEY get stressed out. Your kid will get an education, one way or another. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:12 PM Flag

It sucks. Started in September. 15 tours, 12 applications, 6 interviews, and 2 tests later, and we're still not sure where dd will go. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:16 PM Flag