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[quote=Anonymous]My kids hang out with everyome at their private school, and are invited to many, many social events even though we are lower middle class and receive FA.  The are elected to school offices and one is the captain of an athletic team. But my kids are excellent athletes, describe themselves as very social,  and are African American   both are boys and I think they are handsome, but of course I am biased).  They have never felt any form of economic discrimination socially, although they have had to overcome some minor issues when incorrect assumptions that were made about their academic abilities. The last few years, I have encouraged them to invite kids over (both boys and girls) who are more introverted and less sporty.  They have developed some good friendships with a couple of musicians and kids who do all the school plays.
 (They enjoy these activties too, but don't have time for them, alas).  When kids come to our modelst home, I have no idea of their economic status.  When my boys visit others, sometimes it obvious the parents have money, for example they have been invited to spend time at a summer home or to go skiing in Colorado. Other times the homes are modest and they enjoy just hanging out and having popcorn, etc.  I know this sounds naive but we have  always emphasized that we befriend people whom we like and respect period.  We have friends from all economic strata, so our kids seem very grounded and open minded, and are not concerned that some kids at their school are rich.  On the other hand, their exposure to the wealthy has motivated them to seek more elite education and jobs that pay well.  Not sure if that is a good or bad thing.[/quote]

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