Reply to Do you stay friends with the families that bail for the suburbs

Forum Index » DC Public and Public Charter Schools

Reply to "Do you stay friends with the families that bail for the suburbs "

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]OP, I know people are giving you a hard time but honestly I think what you’re seeing here is both parents insecurities playing out. The parents in Bethesda know you judge them for leaving and it’s a decision I’m sure they struggled with. And many of us spend a lot of (far too much) time wondering if we’re doing the right thing, making the right choice for our child and also, how our choices impact others in the community if were in a place of privilege. So as a result subconsciously you might see those insecurities play out. They don’t want you to think of them as the suburb folks who sold out (which you do so they aren’t off base) so they talk about the good things up there. I’m one of the suburb parents and I definitely have this feeling sometimes with my friends that live in the city (though I never say our schools are “so great”, ever).

I do understand your frustration and from a social justice perspective it’s a huge problem, you aren’t wrong. But the brags come from a place of insecurity just like your reaction to it does. It’s not personal. As for your kids, those relationships will fade. [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics