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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They can't afford a nanny and are jealous of those who can.  It's the same with public school parents who oppose private school or think it's a waste of money.  Why is this even a question?  It's so obvious![/quote]

This! And I am also a private school parent so this as well. [/quote]

Look if you think private is best for your family great. I have zero issues with private.

As someone who spent a few years in private, I chose public for my kids. One huge part is that I think my kids really benefit from a neighborhood school. Many of their friends are within a few blocks of our house and can walk to school. This is great for impromptu after school play dates. Most rec sports teams are organized by school as well, so then they end up on teams with their school friends. It’s a great way to build community and get to know other parents.

This was something lacking when I was at a private that pulled from many different parts of the city I lived in. After school get togethers had to be pre-arranged in advance and meant someone was schlepping in rush hour to pick up a kid. It wasn’t that idyllic childhood of riding bikes after school and your parents knowing all the other parents.

I love that we live a few blocks from our local public and can easily walk over as a family for various school evening events (like our fall fest) and since I WAH I can pop over during the day to volunteer.

Private school can be a great option depending on a family’s circumstances, but is not my preference. Not everything is about jealousy but some people need to feel validated by this line of thinking.[/quote]

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