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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Considering Big 3 for HS. The few people we know with kids in private have not had a good experience socially. They say there are cliques of wealthy who dominate the PTA and that parents who come in 9th will never really be accepted by other parents. Is this true for most people?  How does it affect the kids? [/quote]

As a parent of a high schooler, confused as to what you expect will happen for you socially. By the time these kids are freshmen, they are making their own plans.  You are likely needed to drive until they get a license. You may find yourself on the sidelines of sporting event or play, I suppose, but all kids and families can be there.  PA events will include anyone who wants to go.  I am assuming this is your oldest kid so you may not realize how much you don’t control social dynamics anymore.[/quote]

Exactly! Your kid is going to school OP, not you. Back off mama bear.[/quote]

I think that is the point! Some parents are so heavily involved in planning all events that relate to their older teens and only allowing parents they are friends with to be involved that it is stifling. They are on a power trip creating lists of who is invited and who is not. It is bizarre. Op is looking for a a school where kids are taking the lead and not parents. I get that. [/quote]

I know if no high school aged kid and hence no high school where what you say is true.  Parents of teens have a strong repellant built into their systems that kicks in hard at this time.  [/quote]

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