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[quote=Anonymous]As a parent who has surprised herself by pursuing private school in the elementary years, and for which it is absolutely a financial stretch, I wish we could have this conversation without insulting either the public schools in the area (and, by default, the families who attend them) OR those who choose to send their kids to private.

It can be true that there are good public schools in the area AND that some parents see reasons to spend the money on the independent school experience. There are wonderful public schools in the DC region. There are also some of the top independent schools in the country. Let's get away from the deficit mentality of what's lacking that causes people to "flee", eh?

For us, it is the focus on fostering a love of lifelong learning, the smaller class sizes, and the individualized attention. It is not about a path to the Ivy League or keeping up with the Joneses. It is because as we explored the independent schools in the area, my husband and I each realized that this was the type of schooling we wish we'd had as kids.

I also think the public schools in the area are quite strong - but for our kid, we think the independent schools will better support his curiosity and love of learning. [/quote]

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