Topic: Grammar School

The 11 Plus exam process in the UK presents a significant milestone for families, as children seek access to grammar schools. This transition prompts a discussion on the nuances of parenting terminology, specifically the distinction between being a "single parent," a "co-parent," and a "solo parent." Jensen advocates for using more empowering language to describe separated parenting relationships.

The Campbell family moved to the United Kingdom when John was nine years old, settling first at Coodon Beach and later in Burgess Hill, Sussex. John attended an all-boys grammar school in Brighton, where he was placed in the "C-stream" and attended classes in a wooden army Nissan hut known as "the shack." He describes his school years as a time of mischief and questioning authority rather than academic focus.

Nick Forgham reveals he was bullied for seven years while attending Lancaster Grammar School in Northwest England. He describes the fear he felt as a teenager and how those experiences initially damaged his confidence. He notes the irony that he now gives professional talks to hundreds of people despite his history of being a "scared" youth.