Why do some parents of DC private school children choose to live in the suburbs?

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Anonymous wrote:I sent my kids to a DC private school for a while. I live 1/2 mile over the DC line so distance was not a big deal. I chose to live in Bethesda long before I had kids because I grew up here and like it. I lived in DC for a while but at that time it was not ideal. Had my apartment and car broken into, city services were lacking and difficult to access. I know things have changed since but in the meantime I am back in Bethesda and have no plans to move.

Two people were stabbed last night (one killed) at the Woodley Park Metro. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Because if you live in DC, you will often have to walk through the Zoo at night in November.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hey don't dog OH + PA pp -- we were smart enough to vote for Obama and many of us live in DC are transplants from OH + PA. How about people live in the burbs because they don't like diversity? That is more true than not.

Ludicruous! Upper NW is called upper-caucasia for a reason. My suburb is way more diverse then upper northwest.

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St. A and Ncs also lack good transportation options besides carpools.

Not true. NCS runs a shuttle to/from the Woodley Park Metro station.

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Shit!! You know what happens at the Woodley Park Metro station, don't you????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hey don't dog OH + PA pp -- we were smart enough to vote for Obama and many of us live in DC are transplants from OH + PA. How about people live in the burbs because they don't like diversity? That is more true than not.

Actually, i moved to Arlington to get away from intolerant assholes like you, who are intolerant and terrified of anyone who isn't exactly like you.

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OP, the other thing I'd point out is that these are not DC private schools. They are private schools that are located in DC. Private schools that are located in MD. Private schools that are located in VA. They are not otherwise owned, affiliated or controlled by the jurisdiction in which they are situated.

One might ask why DC parents send their kids to Potomac or Holton Arms. Probably the same answer as it is for MD or VA parents - because they found a school that best meets the needs of their child. School location is, for most people, only one factor in determining where to live.

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Dc sucks for families unless you are part of the welfare generation

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Hey don't dog OH + PA pp -- we were smart enough to vote for Obama and many of us live in DC are transplants from OH + PA. How about people live in the burbs because they don't like diversity? That is more true than not.

Ludicruous! Upper NW is called upper-caucasia for a reason. My suburb is way more diverse then upper northwest.

And I'd argue that upper NW has a more suburban feel than many parts of the suburbs, to include Bethesda, Arlington, Old Town Alexandria.... Frankly, I don't get upper NW for those who want a city vibe.

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You may be very surprised about the varying quality of schools in "the suburbs." Go browse the MD and VA public schools sections.

We may consider a DC private for middle school and beyond despite living in Montgomery County, but we will still enjoy our lower cost of housing compared with living in DC. The commute is about 20 minutes.

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Uh, because they like where they live?!?

That said, locals say that the numerous private schools in Northwest Washington help to sustain the real estate market in neighborhoods like Cleveland Park -- when some parents from Potomac finally get tired of the slog for dropoff, pickup and school activities and move close-in.

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I haven't read all of the responses, but my guess is that people move to the suburbs because the houses are cheaper, which means that they'll have more money to pay for private school. Or maybe they work out in the suburbs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hey don't dog OH + PA pp -- we were smart enough to vote for Obama and many of us live in DC are transplants from OH + PA. How about people live in the burbs because they don't like diversity? That is more true than not.

Ludicruous! Upper NW is called upper-caucasia for a reason. My suburb is way more diverse then upper northwest.

And I'd argue that upper NW has a more suburban feel than many parts of the suburbs, to include Bethesda, Arlington, Old Town Alexandria.... Frankly, I don't get upper NW for those who want a city vibe.

I live in the city part of the city, and I agree with this. I never got upper NW for any reason - it doesn;t have the city vibe, and life gets easier in a lot of ways by continuing 5 more minutes north into MD.

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I don't know about others, but we do private schools for religious reasons. It has been that way for generations. Honestly, I never get the reasoning many folks seem to have behind the mentality of "support public schools at all costs." I guess it's just not in my background/not used to it. In our family, we have kids, we save $$ to pay for our kids' education according to our religious values, and yes, we pay extra for the taxes to educate everyone else's kids. You all are welcome.

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16-year-old DD got followed by a creepy guy on way to the bus from her DC private in broad daylight. She ended up having to run. We'll stay in the suburbs

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Well then pp why don't you keep your kid in the burbs and give the DC private school spot to someone who lives in DC and would appreciate it instead of trashing it.