Peddie, Miss Porter's & Choate - Recent Scandals, Bullying and school policy

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<p>@mrnephew Haha, I love watching “Suits”.</p>

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<p>Best show on IMO</p>

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<p>@PhotoMom: While the OP mentions something written somewhere, I’m pretty sure what she’s really after is what isn’t written somewhere. Just asking: how do you know that all schools have taken some sort of action?</p>

<p>@Boardingschoolx: Are you suggesting bullies aren’t going to bully someone because you think it’s not worth it for them to take the risk? Not the best of reasoning going on there.</p>

<p>I’ve been around long enough to have read enough “Student dies in college prank/hazing incident/etc.” to know that people of all backgrounds do stupid things or act like jackasses (what was that Mitt Romney/Cranbrook story again?). I also notice things like the recent events at places like Columbia University that indicates that administrations would sometimes rather handle their dirty laundry internally than have it harm their reputations. </p>

<p>I think what OP is asking for is the true story on what goes on, as best as anyone here can provide it. </p>

<p>Choate Facebook scandal:</p>

<p><a href=“Choate Rosemary Hall’s Facebook Scandal: Cyberbullying?”>http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2010/11/22/choate-rosamary-halls-facebook-scandal-cyber-bullying.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>@Bullneck: The OP indicated that she’s already familiar with the negative incidents posted on the web, so I’m not sure what new or interesting information you are adding here. I have yet to read of recent negative incidences at any boarding school that were not immediately and transparently dealt with. Things happen; teenagers will do what they will do, but it is how a school responds that demonstrates its values. </p>

<p>@PhotographerMom’s comment about checking the student handbook does address the OP’s concern as she is asking about school policy. Here is what the Choate handbook states:</p>

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<p>@Boardingirl14: Our son just finished his junior year at Choate. Freshman year, he witnessed an incident of bullying that was swiftly dealt with per the standard described above. The school has no tolerance for disrespect, and bullying is not part of the Choate culture. It is a warm and caring community full of bright, engaged kids who are eager to support one another. If bullying is a big concern of yours, know that it is a serious concern of Choate’s as well and is not tolerated. </p>

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<p>@Choatiemom The OP said she was wondering what the true climate of the schools was, which isn’t necessarily reflected in whatever literature might be found on their website (Skieurope summed this up). GMTplus7 asked about the nature of the incidents. Then someone else posted two links to stories that I wasn’t aware of. </p>

<p>I’m sorry if my posting the link about Choate touched a nerve. It’s hard to tell from a distance after one incident if it’s a “one off” or part of the general climate (“once is an accident, twice is a trend”). Fortunately, you were able to clear that up!</p>