Reply #37: Yes, I definitely support it as a choice. I can't really pinpoint any [View All]

[Justitia]

negatives from my own experience. I did half and half, so even comparing them side by side, I can't see any negatives on the girls-only side.

I distinctly remember feeling more engaged in my studies and feeling a greater sense of camaraderie.
I remember feeling like the other young women in my school were more invested in ALL of us doing well, I guess I would chalk that up to a more "community" like feeling.
I distinctly remember feeling less competition.

I remember that more girls were involved in sports in my girls-only high school. I don't know why, if that means they were less embarrassed about trying out, or less self-conscious about playing while boys were around, not sure, but it was a marked difference.

I did well in both settings (girls only & co-ed), but I definitely did better in the girls-only atmosphere and I probably felt more comfortable and at ease with girls-only during the school day.
It definitely made things like having pimples and periods easier to deal with - ha!

I think you will find more positive responses than negative from those of us that have done both.