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Briony Scott on Education and Teenagers
Briony Scott, former principal of Wenona School, discusses her departure, the challenges facing teenagers, and her views on education.
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HealthLifestyleMental HealthLeadershipEducationTeenagersGender Roles
Wenona SchoolCranbrook SchoolShore School
Briony ScottAndrew TateRam Dass
- What are Briony Scott's future plans?
- Rumors of Scott becoming principal at Cranbrook or Shore schools were untrue. She plans to take some time to recalibrate before deciding on her next role, potentially focusing on areas of greatest need in education.
- Why is Briony Scott leaving Wenona School?
- Briony Scott's departure from Wenona School is not due to health reasons, but rather a desire for a new challenge after a long and successful career. She feels ready for a break and to pursue something new, now that her children are grown.
- What does Briony Scott see as the greatest challenges facing teenage girls?
- Scott identifies the pathologizing of teenage girls' emotions as a major challenge. Society's quickness to label normal sadness or worry as 'depression' or 'anxiety' can prevent girls from developing coping skills and overlook genuine struggles.
- What are Briony Scott's views on co-educational schools and the challenges faced by boys?
- While acknowledging the challenges faced by both genders, Scott highlights the need to raise expectations for boys' behavior and address harmful messages promoting macho culture and mistreatment of women. She stresses open communication and active parental involvement.
- What is Briony Scott's approach to supporting teenagers struggling with difficult emotions?
- Scott emphasizes the importance of allowing young people to grapple with difficult emotions rather than immediately solving problems. Parents and educators should walk alongside them, helping them build strength and resilience instead of shielding them from life's difficulties.