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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Obviously, it's hard to answer this question without making crass generalizations about both areas.  I think it really depends on what kind of people you are, what kind of values and world view you want to instill in your kids.  I live in Silver Spring, but could have afforded Bethesda.  We just felt more comfortable in Silver Spring and were worried about some of the same issues you raise in your post.  Now here's the crass generalization part: something about Bethesda just rubs me the wrong way.  Too many high-powered law firm partners (I say this as a lawyer), consultants and doctors striving to outdo each other and keep up with the Joneses.  It's just not down-to-earth enough for me.  I do not want my kids to feel like they don't have more than enough when we earn more than $250K, but I feel like if all my neighbors are making twice that, there is a distinct possibility to raise kids that feel deprived even though we're in the top 90-something %.  I recognize there are risks in sending your kids to a school that is burdened by a large population of low-income students.  But so long as I feel that the school they attend is capable of providing them with a challenging curriculum, I'd rather face those issues than the money issues because I am more familiar with them.  I went to public schools with large populations of low-income students, so I feel somewhat equipped to help my kids navigate that environment.  [/quote]

OP here.  Thanks for everyone's insightful insight. PP, what middle and high school are/will your children go to?[/quote]

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