Having sisters probably influences the attitude of young men as they enter puberty and beyond. During my teen years, the girls (that would be me) were flirty but not sexually active; the pubescent boys were very respectful to us, but probably acted and spoke very differently when they were in an all male environment. I attended an all girls school during that awkward age and the boys went to an all boys prep as well. Sterile and strict. Our lives were under a microscope by parents and teachers - not a bad thing.
I agree with that in some ways. I’ve never quite come down on which I prefer because both have their advantages.
Acting properly socially is very important, so I am quite uncomfortable with separating the sexes in total. They need to be able to interact in an improving manner as they go through puberty.
I might favor a mixed school with segregated classes more.
Guys like to cut up to get attention, and girls want to study for the most part.
That might work out best.
Thanks for the mention.
I do like a very strong adult presence for kids during this age, but they have to be taught to think and act independently too, so the supervision needs to recede at at some point. Juniors and seniors in high school are generally accorded some increased responsibilities and decision making, so it probably works out.