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Will someone who went to Hyde please contact me right away
Anonymous:
Lars: You've made some very valuable comments here. Yes, some of them drip with anger, but that's perfectly understandable given your miserable Hyde experience. There are many former Hyde students and parents who feel exactly as you do -- full of intense resentment toward Hyde because of the school's often misguided, judgmental, and hypocritical protocols. I don't doubt that some people experience Hyde positively; they have their unique reasons for believing that it was a valuable experience. The stark reality, however, is that legions of others feel deeply damaged by their Hyde experience, and with good reason. There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that while some people cherish their Hyde experience, for many, if not most, Hyde is a terribly destructive environment managed by people who live their myopic lives in a very tight cult-like circle. This is NOT a matter of disgruntled people refusing to buy into the Hyde system. Rather, it's a matter of a large group of perceptive people who eventually grasp Hyde's bizarre and twisted subculture.
It doesn't surprise me that Hyde resists outside influences; that's how truly fundamentalist cults operate.
Anonymous:
I had never done sports before I came to Hyde, and at first, it WAS torture. But then I found out that I really love to run. The endorphins are great. I'm in my late 20s and I'm in the best shape of my life.
The point is, I liked that Hyde made me try a lot of different things that I didn't want to do. It made me a Renaissance woman. I also loved seeing my mom sing, even if it was off-key. She tried really hard and showed me that she was human. I didn't need her to be a world class singer. I was inspired by her willingness to try something new.
I'm trying not to be insensitive about this one, but it's hard for me to see the performing arts program as child abuse. We live in a culture where kids can't swim in the back yard or play in a tree house without being watched because it's child abuse. As a result, I'm guessing that we're going to have a generation of very oblivious adults who don't know to look both ways before crossing the street. I had to take a math class in college. It was torture. However, I wouldn't call it abuse. I worked hard at it and learned how to make the most of a boring situation. Shouldn't kids learn how to "survive" the "torture" of kareoke? Sans alcohol?
Anonymous:
--- Quote ---On 2005-12-09 12:53:00, Anonymous wrote:
"I had never done sports before I came to Hyde, and at first, it WAS torture. But then I found out that I really love to run. The endorphins are great. I'm in my late 20s and I'm in the best shape of my life.
The point is, I liked that Hyde made me try a lot of different things that I didn't want to do. It made me a Renaissance woman. I also loved seeing my mom sing, even if it was off-key. She tried really hard and showed me that she was human. I didn't need her to be a world class singer. I was inspired by her willingness to try something new.
I'm trying not to be insensitive about this one, but it's hard for me to see the performing arts program as child abuse. We live in a culture where kids can't swim in the back yard or play in a tree house without being watched because it's child abuse. As a result, I'm guessing that we're going to have a generation of very oblivious adults who don't know to look both ways before crossing the street. I had to take a math class in college. It was torture. However, I wouldn't call it abuse. I worked hard at it and learned how to make the most of a boring situation. Shouldn't kids learn how to "survive" the "torture" of kareoke? Sans alcohol?"
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I love Hyde and thank them in my heart everyday I wake up...
Anonymous:
Whats all these cry babies beef with Hyde all about? It was a good school, a little tough, but jeez...These guys are acting like they were in San Quinton
Lars:
--- Quote ---On 2005-12-09 12:53:00, Anonymous wrote:
"I had never done sports before I came to Hyde, and at first, it WAS torture. But then I found out that I really love to run. The endorphins are great. I'm in my late 20s and I'm in the best shape of my life.
The point is, I liked that Hyde made me try a lot of different things that I didn't want to do. It made me a Renaissance woman. I also loved seeing my mom sing, even if it was off-key. She tried really hard and showed me that she was human. I didn't need her to be a world class singer. I was inspired by her willingness to try something new.
I'm trying not to be insensitive about this one, but it's hard for me to see the performing arts program as child abuse. We live in a culture where kids can't swim in the back yard or play in a tree house without being watched because it's child abuse. As a result, I'm guessing that we're going to have a generation of very oblivious adults who don't know to look both ways before crossing the street. I had to take a math class in college. It was torture. However, I wouldn't call it abuse. I worked hard at it and learned how to make the most of a boring situation. Shouldn't kids learn how to "survive" the "torture" of kareoke? Sans alcohol?"
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I don't think you're being insensitive. I just hope you understand that it was a deeply humiliating and embarrassing experience for many. We can agree to disagree. I loathed performing arts there more than I can adequately express in words. If you liked it, terrific for you.
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