Potomac parents are SO ANNOYING

[Anonymous]

I run into these parents a lot in McLean and they are the most annoying group of people. Constantly talking about Potomac. Why do you need to mention the name of your kids school so much and so loudly? I will be across the playground and hear them chattering Potomac this, Potomac that. This happens all the time. And I constantly see adults wearing Potomac hats and clothing.

We never hear little Langley parents or parents from the local publics doing this. I used to live in DC near AU and never heard people out living their lives talking about the Cathedral schools. I have many friends with kids at Holton, Landon, Prep, Gonzaga, Sidwell, STA, GDS, etc. and literally never seen an adult wearing any form of clothing for one of those schools.

So long way of asking .... what is wrong with these parents? Do they have nothing better going on in their lives? It has certainly turned me off from ever applying my kids.

[Anonymous]

Don't know that school, but I think you're the one with insecurities, OP.

[Anonymous]

I dunno, I sort of agree. We’re at a NW private and I often see them at sports games- for some reason Potomac parents always seem snooty to me. I’m sure there are nice parents, but just a general impression

[Anonymous]

OP, you are the one with the problem.

[Anonymous]

OP. Sounds like you need a vacation and perhaps some gummies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dunno, I sort of agree. We’re at a NW private and I often see them at sports games- for some reason Potomac parents always seem snooty to me. I’m sure there are nice parents, but just a general impression

And parents at the NW privates, aren’t? Um. Sure. Ok.

[Anonymous]

I just want to know why they are always talking about the school and wearing the clothes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just want to know why they are always talking about the school and wearing the clothes.

Um. Maybe because they like their kids school and they are standing around with a bunch of other Potomac parents so it’s logical to talk about Potomac. Seriously. Go have a gummy.

[Anonymous]

Omg the way I read the first paragraph and thought "so true, we are at the BVR playground every weekend and you never hear a school name" and then read your second paragraph.

Also hardest of agree! I don't think I have as much experience as you do because I'm still in NW DC, but the few interactions I have had are very trying to one up everyone with the social climbing sort of vibe... I just thought I was meeting the odd ducks of the school (cause let's face it every school has a couple), but this is so validating cause I find it all such a turn off!

[Anonymous]

OP I'm a Potomac parent, and I have to say I've found the parents to be a down to earth, welcoming group. It doesn't sound like they are actually bothering or interacting with you, so maybe you could just try not to eavesdrop and ignore them? I admit I'm guilty of wearing Potomac gear on occasion if any of my kids have a sports or robotics or debate competition that day, but I definitely don't mean to be offensive. Instead, I am happy that my kids are proud of their school and the effort they're putting in at interscholastic things, so I'd like to support them. It never crossed my mind that it would irritate someone while I'm out running errands.
I can't say it sounds like you will be missed by not applying. I'd also guess it's much more of an upbeat and supportive place than you would be happy at.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. Sounds like you need a vacation and perhaps some gummies.

I think it is the Potomac parents in need of some gummies! They seem so jittery and on edge...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dunno, I sort of agree. We’re at a NW private and I often see them at sports games- for some reason Potomac parents always seem snooty to me. I’m sure there are nice parents, but just a general impression

I don't know any Potomac parents, but this sentence says more about you than them. "seem snooty"? Do you hear yourself? You seem incredibly dumb.

[Anonymous]

Wow. Why on earth is there a Potomac school hit job on DCUM?

Is OP sock-puppeting?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. Sounds like you need a vacation and perhaps some gummies.

Agree

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP I'm a Potomac parent, and I have to say I've found the parents to be a down to earth, welcoming group. It doesn't sound like they are actually bothering or interacting with you, so maybe you could just try not to eavesdrop and ignore them? I admit I'm guilty of wearing Potomac gear on occasion if any of my kids have a sports or robotics or debate competition that day, but I definitely don't mean to be offensive. Instead, I am happy that my kids are proud of their school and the effort they're putting in at interscholastic things, so I'd like to support them. It never crossed my mind that it would irritate someone while I'm out running errands.
I can't say it sounds like you will be missed by not applying. I'd also guess it's much more of an upbeat and supportive place than you would be happy at.

Does anyone else feel like this response just exemplifies OP's point? Cause it just oozes the Potomac vibe.