Feedback.Q: I'm glad I chose single-gender education for myself or my family because ... Boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. mature at different rates. As the mother of boys attending a boys' high school, I am pleased that they didn't face the pressure to mature too quickly. Linda Erickson Denver, Colo. I was able to concentrate on my studies and was encouraged in my pursuit of the sciences. That probably would not have happened in a coed school in the '50s. Rita M. Bottei South Bend South Bend, city (1990 pop. 105,511), seat of St. Joseph co., N Ind., on the great south bend of the St. Joseph River, in a farming and mint-growing region; inc. as a city 1865. , Ind. The friendships are more genuine. Christine Lovero Bolingbrook, Ill. I was shy and having only girls in college helped me find my way to self-assurance and confidence. Janet Herrick Orlando, Fla. It enabled me to grow mature without the distractions of involvement with females, which I was not mature enough to handle. Robert N. Kremer Corona, Calif. It gave me the opportunity to grow as a girl and woman without the need to compete with men and boys. Dorothy Thomas Holly Springs Holly Springs is the name of some places in the United States of America:
I was positively influenced by the strong women (Adrian Dominican Sisters The Adrian Dominican Sisters are a Roman Catholic religious order of Dominican sisters, in the U.S. state of Michigan. Their motherhouse is in Adrian. Their official title is the Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary. ) who administered and taught there. Jackie Ball Marietta, Ga. Q: I regret I chose single-gender education for myself or my family because ... I was left with an idealistic view of the other half of humanity. Rudolf Finke Carson, Calif. Intermingling with boys would have helped me socially and psychologically. My discomfort with men lasted well into my 40s. Name withheld Fall River, Mass. It left me totally unprepared for the mixed-gender collegiate world. My naivete na·ive·té or na·ïve·té n. 1. The state or quality of being inexperienced or unsophisticated, especially in being artless, credulous, or uncritical. 2. An artless, credulous, or uncritical statement or act. and lack of critical thinking skills and conflict resolution were painful handicaps. Name withheld San Carlos San Carlos (săn kär`lōs), residential city (1990 pop. 26,167), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1925. The chief manufactures are plastic products, hardware, and machine parts. , Calif. Q: I'm glad I chose coeducation coeducation, instruction of both sexes in the same institution. The economic benefits gained from joint classes and the need to secure equality for women in industrial, professional, and political activities have influenced the spread of coeducation. for self or my family because ... Diversity of all kinds is an important aspect of the educational process. Anne Gibbons Anne Gibbons is an American cartoonist and greeting card illustrator. Her cartoons have been published in Ladies Home Journal, Glamour, Cosmopolitan and Redbook. She received the National Cartoonists Society Greeting Card Award for 1999. Lynchburg, Va. My 17-year-old son appreciates females as his equals and genuinely respects them. An all-male environment would not have given him that perspective. Lisa Marcelletti Rochester, N.Y. It is a better reflection of the world we live in. My children became friends with the opposite sex, and "distraction" seemed not to be a problem. Working on projects with the opposite sex exposed them to how men and women differ in solving problems. Jean Heim Vienna, Va. It's available here, 2 miles away, not 100 miles away at a boarding school. Lois Jenkins Bemidji, Minn. Q: I regret I chose coeducation for myself or my family because ... I remember spending much of my time in school thinking about how I should act in front of the opposite sex--time that I should have spent in learning. J.D. Rost Livonia, Mich. My 16-year-old daughter attends a coed Catholic high school and has admitted that she would get another 30 minutes of sleep on school days if she didn't have to get up early and do her hair and makeup! Anthony Fonseca Mineola, N.Y. In high school I did not study but was preoccupied with my appearance and girls. Thomas B. Bayne Oakmont, Penn. The distractions were overwhelming and my faith life suffered. Rosemarie T. Hayman Farmingville, N.Y. I would have learned more and remained more pure. Name withheld Oceanside, Calif. Q: Catholics in particular should support single-gender schools because ... We have a long tradition of academic excellence associated with single-sex schools. Michael Petro Temple Hills, Md. I would like to see all of society support single-gender schools--not just Catholics. Barbara Klein Woodstock, Ill. These schools support Christian values The term Christian values usually refers to the values the speaker feels represent those found in the teachings of Christ as described in parts of the United States. The biblical teachings of Christ include Patricia Kraus Cheshire, Conn. The opportunities to foster vocations to priesthood and religious life are greater. Sister Monica Donohoe East Orange, N.J. Only if we do it for the right reason: developing and promoting skills for a balanced society. If it promotes the good old boys or good old girls club Girls Club is a 2002 American television series created by David E. Kelley, who was also it's producer and executive producer. Only two out of a total of thirteen episodes created were broadcast on Fox Television in the United States and Global Television in Canada. that doesn't promote the mission of the church, no. Dan Gergen Yankton, S.D. I do not believe that Catholics should support these schools. Their time has passed. Paul Kirk
Paul Leland Kirk (May 9, 1902 – June 5, 1970[][] Warwick, R.I. I'm not sure Catholics should support single-gender schools as we often cannot bear the monetary demands of them. Name withheld Bella Vista Bella Vista (Spanish meaning "beautiful sight") is the name of several places in the world:
General Comments Many small communities do not have the opportunity of single-gender schools. Estelle Murphy Paola, Kan. I am for single-gender high schools during teens' formative years, but coeducational co·ed·u·ca·tion n. The system of education in which both men and women attend the same institution or classes. co·ed schooling is more realistic of the world that college is preparing you for. Sally Mosko Vernon Hills, Ill. As a catechist cat·e·chist n. A person who catechizes, especially one who instructs catechumens in preparation for admission into a Christian church. [French catechiste, from Old French, from Late Latin with 6th- through 9th-graders, I find I can have a good critical-thinking discussion with a group of girls or boys. When the group goes coed, the hormones must kick in because I only see giggly gig·gle v. gig·gled, gig·gling, gig·gles v.intr. To laugh with repeated short, spasmodic sounds. v.tr. To utter while giggling. n. A short, spasmodic laugh. show-offs or shy wallflowers. Name withheld Water Valley, Texas Single-gender public schools Would be a great advantage to. children who come from poor or disadvantaged families. Helen Fetish fetish (fĕt`ĭsh), inanimate object believed to possess some magical power. The fetish may be a natural thing, such as a stone, a feather, a shell, or the claw of an animal, or it may be artificial, such as carvings in wood. Saddle Brook, N.J. Most high-quality single-gender higher ed institutions are very expensive. Even with substantial scholarships, this is difficult for many to be able to afford. Sister Francene Evans Worthington, Minn. Catholic schools already segregate seg·re·gate v. seg·re·gat·ed, seg·re·gat·ing, seg·re·gates v.tr. 1. To separate or isolate from others or from a main body or group. See Synonyms at isolate. 2. students from typical society. This just keeps them further isolated. Annette Bernazzoli Portage Portage (1, 2 pôr`təj; 3 pôr`tĭj). 1 Town (1990 pop. 29,060), Porter co., NW Ind., a suburb of Gary, on Lake Michigan; inc. 1959. , Penn. I disagree that there is any value to single-gender education. As an employer, I would hestitate to hire graduates from single-sex institutions. Name withheld San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Calif. All-women schools tend to draw a higher percentage of lesbians. Biblical Catholics do not approve of this lifestyle. Cheryl Ploeckelman Stetsonville, Wis. As a teacher in a coed classroom, I often see boys trying to dominate discussions. Jane Elfring Springfield, Va. We do not live in a parochial world. Our world is made up of males and females, Catholic and other religions. Jane Zdroik Rosholt, Wis. One advantage of all-boys schools is that generally there are excellent male role models for young boys, and this may be more important than ever now. Mary L. Kopp High Ridge, Mo. AND THE SURVEY SAYS ... (1.) Catholic schools should remain committed to providing single-gender education as an option for families. agree 79% disagree 14% other 7% 2. I attended:
22% An all-girls high
school.
19% An all-boys high
school.
56% A coed high school.
18% A women's college.
13% A men's college.
55% A coed college.
5% Other.
3. With the progress our society has made on women's equality, the need for single-gender schools has vanished. agree 13% disagree 79% other 8% 4. The benefits of single-gender schools are more compelling for women/ girls than for men/boys. agree 42% disagree 55% other 13% 5. I wish public schools offered more options for single-gender classes in grade and high school. agree 69% disagree 23% other 8% These results are based on survey responses from 212 U.S. CATHOLIC readers and Web site visitors. Join the conversation--online. In addition to a sample of subscribers, all are invited to respond to U.S. CATHOLIC'S monthly Sounding Board survey at www.uscatholic.org. This month, join U.S. CATHOLIC readers as they debate whether the church should change its stance on condom use for AIDS prevention. |
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