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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were one of those families. When my kid was younger, it wasn't a big deal but as they got older and all the kids would be talking about the trips they went on, summer programs, cars etc, it did become more difficult.

Sort felt like we were on the outside of the glass always looking in.[/quote]

I agree with this. The lifestyle differences seem to get bigger as kids get older.[/quote]

Yes, that's where we are now.  It is tough and as parents we also feel the pressure for our kid and for ourselves.  Also, we have had to give up a lot for our child to attend - vacations, home improvement (heck even home decorating!), nicer clothes, car repairs.  It kind of sucks at times.

The extra curricular and summer camps are another issue.  We have to stick with the local, cheaper options and quite frankly they really do pale in comparison to the better ones.  We are now at the point that kids are going for weeks at a time to sleep away camp.  Impossible for us to afford that.  Also, the vacations - we don't go and it is hard for our kid to sit and hear about everyone's travels and a lot of time these are not exotic but just the sheer volume.  Kids are going to Disney twice a year during breaks and then going away to Europe for the summer. Look at the school calendars - they are often set up to accommodate travel during the breaks because a majority of families will travel.

I think as a child gets older, you have to gauge how much of an effect the social pressure is having on them.  For some kids, yes, it will role off their backs but not all kids. If it really does effect your child, then it's worth moving to a different school.

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