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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As somebody who made this move the other direction: I’d echo everyone’s concerns [b]but also add that suburbs are *very* cliquish; a huge percent of kids / families are lifers, [/b]there isn’t any equivalent to an entry year at a private school where you have a big influx of new people. So particularly for the one-year experiment you’re contemplating, it’s going to be very difficult to break in socially in a meaningful way, and your experience there is going to be much worse for that absence.[/quote]

I find it like being back in middle school. I moved from the city and the suburban moms can’t stand me. No idea what I did or didn’t do. Never experienced this before. They are very focused on town gossip, kids sports, etc and the world seems very small. I’d only move if you’re okay not making friends. [/quote]

The only way to make friends is if your kid is a really good athlete, preferably in a team sport. Then they can immediately make friends through the team, the team is happy to have them as they will get better (unless your kid steals someone's spot) and all is well in the world (assuming you like the parents but it is better than nothing). Otherwise, good luck.[/quote]

Which is depressing in itself. If you live in the city you can have friends who have nothing to do with your kids or travel sports. [/quote]

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