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06.10.08, 09:34 AM New York City
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Do you think Private school parents tend to be more protective (ie driving kids to school 6 blocks, not having kids take the school bus, hovering at drop off, etc) or is it just my small sample distortig my views [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 06.10.08, 09:34 AM Flag
 

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a bit of both [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.10.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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^^^Meaning they are more protective, but not as much as I think? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.10.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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sorry, meaning yes some are really protective, or can't fathom the use of plebian public transportation, and it is also the people you know. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.10.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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Yes - especially private school parents who have excellent public school options. Choosing public schools requires a certain tolerance for adventure. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.10.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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OP: lol at your phrase. I have a pretty high tolerance for adventure, btu couldn't do it for the kids education...some times I feel like a fish out of water though. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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I think that part of the reason behind sending kids to private school, esp among the wealthier segment, is to keep them in a certain bubble, keep them away from the hoi polloi, so to speak. Same goes for the parents' own lives. But if you had the convenience of a driver, wouldn't you use it? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.10.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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I wouldn't have a driver take my kid 6 blocks to school. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.10.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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