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07.22.08, 05:42 AM NY Schools
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Having a buyer's remorse about sending dc to a private school because of being surrounded by monied kids (not for me, but I wonder how dc will fare)... Our public option also was full of monied kids, so I thought it'd be the same, but I'm unsettled about this. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 07.22.08, 05:42 AM Flag
 

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Just take it one year at a time. It is only K. You can always leave for public as opposed to the other way around much more difficult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:47 AM Flag
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Thanks... I think I will feel better once the school starts (and if dc likes school - which I think dc will)... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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I was hesitant at the thought of private school because growing up in Manhattan, I would see spoiled, entitled kids in many privates. Once I started touring, I saw that not all schools had the same vibe. We found a private school that is down to earth and regardless of the deep pockets (which we don't have) the families were very normal and nice. This place has a great sense of community. DOn't get me wrong, you have your label whores but you will find it everywhere. Take it easy and I hope that your dc will enjoy his/her school. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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np: Care to share which school? We will be applying in Sept and do not have deep pockets either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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Exactly the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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same here. Maybe we are the same school! FL for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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PS 6? which public? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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selective school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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np: There are no "selective " publics, besides G&T [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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That's what I meant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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which G&T? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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gifted and talented [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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I would think there you would find the least display of wealth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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I think I would be feeling the same way. But it sounds like the problem isn't just limited to private in NY, if that's any consolation. And you control what happens in your home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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OP: I went to a public school in a so so burb and the kids were all about showing how much money their parents had and what car they're driving or what they're wearing. I thought maybe private school people might be less "in your face" about bragging about money, but I might be wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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totally depends if they're old money or new money [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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Is your child starting in K? Kids make friends without regard to the parents' income. What worries you? Children may mention differences, but they don't attach value or meanings to them at a young age. So and so may go to France during the summer; we may go see Grandma in Delaware. Are you worried you are not giving your child what other parents can give theirs? A loving, attentive parent is a priceless gift to a child. We're on the lower economic end of a very wealthy school (dc in middle school now), so we've some experience. When my dd sometimes compares us to other families, I tell her we match the teachers. I've met a wide range of parents and have a lot in common with many of them--we want our kids to grow up to be kind, grounded people. Your child's school may have parent groups and speakers that discuss issues of differences and privilege. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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