Posted by crazy teresa on January 11, 2006, at 23:28:41
In reply to Interesting story on NPR, posted by Emily Elizabeth on January 11, 2006, at 21:35:42
Hmmm.
That is borderline scary to me. If a child or parent approached the school for help, that's one thing. Going around doing random surveys is another. Especially at the school where there was no parental involvement or permission before a child took this test.
And what kind of an unprofessional counselor would then call the tested kid into her office and offer that kind of near diagnosis, without at least involving the parents at the time. What if this girl had not been able to share this with her family? That kind of accusation/presentation could have led to a serious problem for anyone, especially a teen.
Basing anything on one test never seems like a good idea to me, plus this is all experimental.
If I took a test right now about math, I'm sure I'd be considered mentally handicapped. How would labeling teens in this way, based on one test be considered helpful?
It also sounds like something which could easily be turned around and used agianst parents... :~{
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