Am looking at schools for my ds(3) and one I love is a boys prep.
I'm a little apprehensive though that the environment may be too 'macho' and too 'male concentrated'.
My son is sporty, confident and loves other children - particularly older boys; loves joining in with them at the park etc, but I feel it may not be good for him to spend his formative years in a single sex environment. He has a younger brother and will probably do cubs, beavers, football as hobbies, so again, no mixed activities and little interaction (aside from me) with females.
Am I worrying for no reason? I also feel then, at secondary, he will have to go co-ed, otherwise that will be 14 years in single sex education. I don't know if this is good long term - relationships, maturity, experiences, balance, confidence etc.
I'd love to hear from others who did choose single sex and those who had reservations despite loving the school.
Thanks in advance
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Single sex prep - not sure if it's a good idea at such a young age
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sweetieaddict · 28/05/2014 21:14
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