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[quote=Anonymous]How old are your kids?

I used to think I'd send my kids to public regardless of money because I went to public school and thought the experience was positive and that it was especially good to be in a diverse environment. I figured even if we had tons of money I'd just buy into the highest quality public schools.

I now have upper elementary kids and we are looking at private for middle and high school. Public schools are not what they once were. They aren't even really diverse in this area because if self segregation and housing costs-- many privates are much more diverse because they select their classes and can offer scholarships (there are no scholarships to public schools in very expensive areas).

Like you we don't want a pressure cooker-- just a solid education in a good social environment. There's tons of privates in this area and I do think we'll find what we want. It's honestly harder to find that in public even if you can buy anywhere and are willing to move.

I'd take your ILs up on that offer in a heartbeat even though the version of me with younger kids and less experience with public schools would have had some of the same thoughts you have now.[/quote]

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