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[quote=Anonymous]I attended a private elementary school for three years on full financial aid and a top boarding high school school for four years on about 2/3 financial aid.

At the elementary school I did feel awkward and only hung out with the other few kids in my demographic. It was exacerbated by the fact that we were all from another country and stuck out culturally too. Plus we lived in "bad" neighborhoods as compared to the other kids, so that created additional obstacles in terms of playdates and stuff. I was much happier socially when I switched to public school.

In high school, I didn't feel bothered at all by my family's status and easily made friends. My parents had crossed into middle class by that point and I had spent years at a public school that included many UMC and some UC kids, so I was much more culturally prepared.

I think your kids will be fine, given what you say about your jobs and income. They may not always be able to afford everything their friends can, but they will probably fit in fine.[/quote]

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