Is your private school child more refined?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can tell the difference between a private school kid and a public school kid, regardless of HHI, in less than 10 minutes, probably less than 5. There is always a tell and it has to do with manners, confidence, speech, dress and behavior. Anyone who has spent enough time on top tier privates can do the same. It’s just something private school kids have that public school kids don’t.

My kids are quiet and not gabbing with adults like they are mini adults. So maybe you couldn't tell in less than 10 mins.

Oh but I could. There are many other tells.

Wow, so creepy that this person is spending this much time thinking about other people’s kids. Gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can tell the difference between a private school kid and a public school kid, regardless of HHI, in less than 10 minutes, probably less than 5. There is always a tell and it has to do with manners, confidence, speech, dress and behavior. Anyone who has spent enough time on top tier privates can do the same. It’s just something private school kids have that public school kids don’t.

+1. Je ne sais quoi.

[Anonymous]

My DD (private school) can burp louder than any other kid
I know - is that a sign of refinement that I was unaware of?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some NYC kids are well mannered. Some are literally the worst. Lacrosse parents from NJ, Long Island and Baltimore should not be allowed out of their cages.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My child has been in private and public (N Arlington country club kids) - so same socio-economics. I have found private school kids more polished. No, not snobby or entitled. More polite, friendly and able to speak comfortably with adults. Private schools have kids doing public speaking from a young age and it shows. It could be something special at our private school or it could apply to most privates. This has been my experience. I’m not sure some of these people replying have the experience of both private and public educations.

+1. My DCs attend a private school outside the DMV area and that holds true here too.

[Anonymous]

Mine mooned me over the weekend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can tell the difference between a private school kid and a public school kid, regardless of HHI, in less than 10 minutes, probably less than 5. There is always a tell and it has to do with manners, confidence, speech, dress and behavior. Anyone who has spent enough time on top tier privates can do the same. It’s just something private school kids have that public school kids don’t.

+1. Je ne sais quoi.

Is the incorrect French meant as parody?