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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were one of those families. When my kid was younger, it wasn't a big deal but as they got older and all the kids would be talking about the trips they went on, summer programs, cars etc, it did become more difficult.

Sort felt like we were on the outside of the glass always looking in.[/quote]

I am sure that it can feel this way at times, and differences in economic circumstances are going to exist no matter what sphere your children eventually enter.  We are a fairly wealthy family at one of the Northwest privates, which our kids have attended since K.  Now that they are in high school - one has graduated - their mix of friends is almost equal parts very well-off, dual-income upper middle class, and highly motivated deep financial aid kids.  This mix of friends may not be typical, I admit, due to the extracurricular activities chosen by my children (basketball, music, robotics, student government).  My youngest is the "ring leader" for her group of friends and we often host dinners, ping pong parties, and movie nights for her troupe.  Here is what they talk about: Justin Bieber, the crushing work load of AP American History, the latest relationship gossip, and why the girls basketball team is better than last year.  Very little discussion of ski vacations in St Moritz or any other cliché conversation of the super rich (and there are a few kids in the group who actually go there).  The mix of kids is refreshing and they often share their common and uncommon experiences, which I believe is healthy.  I expect that the mix will in many ways reflect the demographic makeup of the colleges attended by most of the kids, and perhaps it is better to get this type of exposure at 12 or 15 rather than at 18/19, when it can be more challenging to try to fit in.

The issues of the parents, I can not speak to, although the school makes quite an effort to be inclusive with this group as well.[/quote]

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