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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I completely and passionately disagree that a parent should basically ignore the huge and rippling effects of a long commute to the "wonderful fit school." There have been probably 10 threads on this in the past few years and while opinion diverged somewhat, the clear majority of parents who chose far away schools regretted it. And before someone responds (and they ALWAYS Do, so) that "schools have busses that run from ______ to bullis/st anselms / gds" .... remember that the commute is still sucking up hours a day of your CHILD's time. Yes, you dodged the arduous there/back drive yourSELF, Mrs Mom, but your kid didn't. [/quote] Also, I get the distinct feeling that peppy perky OP doesn't live in the dc-inside beltway area. [/quote] Hi, OP here. Just for clarity: 1) I didn't post that a parent should "ignore the huge and rippling effects of a long commute." I noted that "commute time is important" but suggested that a five minute difference in commute shouldn't necessarily tilt the balance. I don't view five minutes as long though you're free to disagree. 2) I'd choose to be complimented rather than insulted by the "peppy perky" comment, but I fear I stopped being either years ago. Thanks, though.[/quote]
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