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06.03.08, 18:13 PM General Topics
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We live in Brooklyn. Would you consider sending your 5 yo to a school in Manhattan knowing you would have to drive them to school everyday over the bridge? Can't do the subway due to having a second child and no accessible subways within walking distance for the stroller. I'm actually too small to carry the stroller up and down stairs. And before you flame, please don't be rude because I have a physical limitation. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 06:13 PM Flag
 

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Is there any way to get private bus service? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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You can get your child bused. It happens all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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how do you do that? ask the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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I believe so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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My understanding is that DOE will not bus kids across district lines. Of course privates may handle things differently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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They will if you live in a failing school district. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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big ole waste of our tax dollars. use the money to fix the school. why should one person's kid get bused out, while all the others remain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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can't get interboro busing to a public school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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but you can for private/parochial. Doesn't that just killya? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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I think I'd consider it for the right school in Manhattan. Driving would be a pain, but if you can't do the subway, then it's the only way. Nest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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we chose not to apply to manhattan schools more because - if something happens again - we didn't want to be on the other side of the river from our dd. i have friends who take their preschooler to manhattan via subway and it is quite an ordeal even with the subway. that said, the competition for the brooklyn schools is so intense, there's just no easy answer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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I would consider it if you couldn't get your child into a decent school in Brooklyn. But if the Manhattan school is just a little better, and you have a decent bkln school, stay local. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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most reasonable answer here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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I think you are asking a lot of yourself. I would consider moving before that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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highly unlikely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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sounds like a pain but might be worth it. What is the situation with the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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No, I don't think I would. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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When my DD was 3-4 , we had to drive in everyday because my mom lives in the city. She also went to pre-school in the area. The drive was not bad becasue we would hop on the HOV lane , thru the tunnel and were at our destination within 20 minutes. But it was expensive - tolls, gas, Parking. MOst days I would dress her while she continued sleeping and she would keep sleeping in the car. She got used to it. For us it was not about a great school but about a caregiver we could trust. If we get our first choice for G&T , we will be doing it again next year. Now there is two , so I know there will be challenges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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move your ass to manhattan. you sound like a very high maintenance woman. for god's sake, give up the big apt in brooklyn and learn to live like a manhattanite in order to save the sanity of your kids, if not yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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I wonder if there is a way for you to talk with other families who have made the decision and lived through a year of commuting. Perhaps if you get a spot in the school, you could contact them and get a number or e-mail address? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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are you a little person? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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i'm confused. you have a physical limitation but you are considering driving two dcs (one an infant) into manhattan every day during rush hour? isn't this a no-brainer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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Honestly, it can be a PITA! We live on the UES and my DS is in K at Fieldston (in Riverdale). He takes the bus -- but we are also at the school lots (for special programs, parent meetings, etc.). I think that it's the right school for him, but I also sometimes wonder about our choice! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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I hope this isn't too personal, but how long is your commute? How much longer would make it undoable? Not OP, but I'm considering a lengthy commute as well. TIA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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OP: thanks for the responses. just like every other mom, i'm just trying to do the best thing for my child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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That commute in general, but in particular with a baby as well, will be so stressful for the family. I suppose it might be worth it for a very special school that you think will fit your DC to a T, but if you can find as-good or even nearly-as-good options closer to you, that would be a better deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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there is something whiny and annoying about you...hate to say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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No, I wouldn't, unless the other option was a really bad school. It's not only too much for you, I think it's stressful for the kid, and it's going to make playdates hard too. Sometimes what's best for the child is having a mother who isn't driving herself crazy trying to do what's best for him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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ah...a voice of reason [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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We have many, many parents who do it at our school in the village. Even people from Staten Island. They all drive in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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We live in Manhattan and I'm bringing my DC to Brooklyn every day for school, so sure.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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