The Death of Private School As We Know It

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You can get the same/better education in public. Go waste money somewhere else.

I bet it's mostly so the parents can brag.

Dang. That’s some expensive brag. Especially since we rarely bring it up. At least if I spent that money on expensive cars and flashy clothes, my privilege would be much more apparent. Stupid me!

Rarely bring it up? I have yet to meet a private school parent that doesn’t bring it up FORTHWITH either as a humblebrag or an indirect hint. Not to mention the bumper stickers and sweatshirts. It’s all meant to designate their privilege and access against the nasty poor plebes who have to rough it out with the gangs, bjs and heroin needles of the publics.
You guys are disgusting. My public school kids will outpace yours in every area of life as my public educated husband outearns and has built a better life than every single private school classmate of mine.

The reason they bring it up is because everyone they know who is stuck in DC public school system is trying to get out but they either can’t afford it or can’t get admitted to a school they want to go to. I’m sorry but I’m not that impressed with several of the kids I know it local public high schools in DC. They may be smart but they are not polished in the least and lacking some basic manners. Not all but often I can tell a difference even in how they interact with adults.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can get the same/better education in public. Go waste money somewhere else.

I bet it's mostly so the parents can brag.

Dang. That’s some expensive brag. Especially since we rarely bring it up. At least if I spent that money on expensive cars and flashy clothes, my privilege would be much more apparent. Stupid me!

Rarely bring it up? I have yet to meet a private school parent that doesn’t bring it up FORTHWITH either as a humblebrag or an indirect hint. Not to mention the bumper stickers and sweatshirts. It’s all meant to designate their privilege and access against the nasty poor plebes who have to rough it out with the gangs, bjs and heroin needles of the publics.
You guys are disgusting. My public school kids will outpace yours in every area of life as my public educated husband outearns and has built a better life than every single private school classmate of mine.

The reason they bring it up is because everyone they know who is stuck in DC public school system is trying to get out but they either can’t afford it or can’t get admitted to a school they want to go to. I’m sorry but I’m not that impressed with several of the kids I know it local public high schools in DC. They may be smart but they are not polished in the least and lacking some basic manners. Not all but often I can tell a difference even in how they interact with adults.

Stay classy, private parent!

[Anonymous]

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Are you always this dramatic?
It is really puzzling why you would go onto a thread that doesn't apply to your own family situation if it only serves to anger you. I mean, why? Yes, of course, anyone has the right to read and post on these forums, but what is the wisdom here?

Many families go from private to public and back again as their needs change andas each child is different. Is this so hard to understand?

[Anonymous]

NO!!! You can only be pro-public or pro-private. None of this wishy-washy stuff. Stay loyal to your agend..er, cause!!!1!1

[Anonymous]

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What’s the state of the public school system? Our kids are getting a fantastic education at our local public and as high income earning parents we pour a ton of resources into the children as students and as humans and into our school and community. Our school is in a good spot in part due to parents like us. We need more people to opt in, not Pay to Play out. [/quote]

Not everyone is in an area where the public option has tons of money and wealthy parents willing to plunk more in to support a program. Bully for you, I will stick with my private school.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]
What’s the state of the public school system? Our kids are getting a fantastic education at our local public and as high income earning parents we pour a ton of resources into the children as students and as humans and into our school and community. Our school is in a good spot in part due to parents like us. We need more people to opt in, not Pay to Play out. [/quote]

Not everyone is in an area where the public option has tons of money and wealthy parents willing to plunk more in to support a program. Bully for you, I will stick with my private school.[/quote]

Not sure why you’re get mad at the PP’s statement seeing as you are essentially paying money to go to school with wealthy parents or at least ones who can afford to “plunk more onto a support program.”which essentially supports what the PP os saying about more people opting in instead of opting out.

[Anonymous]

Whether they go to public school or private school, most of a typical child’s learning occurs at home.

[Anonymous]

Extremely happy with our non top 3 but rigorous private - especially during pandemic.

Am not expecting DC to get an into ivy or even top 20 university. However, am expecting DC to be confident and well prepared for whichever college/ university they wish to attend.

Our private offers a wonderful balanced education and they show us every day that they care about our DC’s growth and happiness.

However, we are pro good public schools especially for Uber talented STEM students.

There is no one right option for everyone.

[Anonymous]

What an odd thread. Do people send their kids to private school for the sole purpose of going to a top college? I have never looked at the tuition I pay as transactional.
I wanted my kids to have a school that matched their learning style and where they felt comfortable. They don’t go to the same school. We aren’t buying college admissions.
We tried public school and it was a disaster for my kids and they hated school. If it works for others, great. I would have been happy to save the tuition money. It didn’t work so here we are.
Are we privileged? Yes, I guess we are. I don’t think staying in public to pretend we aren’t while my kids suffered would be a good decision either.
I don’t believe if my kids woke up tomorrow and decided they didn’t want to attend college at all that I would be upset. They’ve had really good middle school experiences and have learned a lot. The next phase of life isn’t going to be based on where or if they choose to go to college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What an odd thread. Do people send their kids to private school for the sole purpose of going to a top college? I have never looked at the tuition I pay as transactional.
I wanted my kids to have a school that matched their learning style and where they felt comfortable. They don’t go to the same school. We aren’t buying college admissions.
We tried public school and it was a disaster for my kids and they hated school. If it works for others, great. I would have been happy to save the tuition money. It didn’t work so here we are.
Are we privileged? Yes, I guess we are. I don’t think staying in public to pretend we aren’t while my kids suffered would be a good decision either.
I don’t believe if my kids woke up tomorrow and decided they didn’t want to attend college at all that I would be upset. They’ve had really good middle school experiences and have learned a lot. The next phase of life isn’t going to be based on where or if they choose to go to college.

Yes, they do! Consider yourself lucky that you are wealthy enough that it does not matter whether or not your children attend college.

[Anonymous]

Are people who are adamantly against private school also unwilling to consider sending their children to any private college or university?

To express their displeasure at private education, are these parents willing to refuse that opportunity for non-public college or university for their children even if depends on scholarships or loans?

[Anonymous]

My daughter is over the moon at her private school and that is why we send her there. not for a college bump

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Anonymous wrote:My daughter is over the moon at her private school and that is why we send her there. not for a college bump

This. Dedicated teachers and taking classes with students who are equally dedicated and enjoy learning, Beautiful facilities, small classes, school trips, lack of behavioral issues in class, one on one teacher student relationships, college like sporting facilities, and so much more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter is over the moon at her private school and that is why we send her there. not for a college bump

This. Dedicated teachers and taking classes with students who are equally dedicated and enjoy learning, Beautiful facilities, small classes, school trips, lack of behavioral issues in class, one on one teacher student relationships, college like sporting facilities, and so much more.

Yeah, because private schools are immune to teachers who aren’t dedicated. Give me a break woman.

[Anonymous]

OP - I think the problem is you, not the private school system. And no, it's not the death of private school. The fact that that is your takeaway from your kid not getting into an Ivy truly shows how obtuse you are. It has never been harder to get into the top privates, (and even the not top ones) and there are waiting lists at most schools. If anything private school is even more sought after now than a few years ago.