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Jerry Seinfeld Critiques Distressed Student Policy at Elite NYC School

Jerry Seinfeld expresses outrage over Ethical Culture Fieldston School's policy allowing emotionally distressed students to skip class after elections.

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Updated: Nov 1st, 2024, 8:30 PM ET

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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld publicly criticized the Ethical Culture Fieldston School after it announced that students feeling emotionally distressed from the election results could take the day off. Seinfeld argues that such policies encourage students to 'buckle' under pressure rather than cope with adversity, leading him to withdraw his son from the institution. The school's decision has stirred debate among parents regarding its progressive educational approach, especially in light of recent controversies surrounding the school's handling of pro-Palestinian activism.

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