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[quote=Anonymous]Our kids are in school in NWDC and have several options for getting to/from school: 10-minute drive or 20-minute bike ride or 45-minute walk, plus option to take Metro (20- 30 minutes).  It's worked out really well for us, especially as the kids have reach middle school and high school years.  You have to keep in mind that high school kids often stay at school in the afternoons for sports, theatre or other after-school activities.  Once they do leave -- nearly always around 6-ish -- they are hungry, in need of a shower if they've been doing sports, and facing several hours of HW.  A long commute can really makes life tougher for them --and, of course, it means less sleep in the a.m. as they need to leave earlier.

On the weekends, the logistics of having many/most friends living farther away can also be a challenge.  Our kids have a number of friends who live in VA and who spend many nights at our house and at the homes of other friends.  This isn't a problem at all for us -- they're delightful kids -- but I know their parents worry they are wearing out their welcome.  Finally, I should add that having classmates and teammates living nearby can also make your life easier because of the carpooling possibilities.  Bottom line:  I would definitely look at the schools closer to you or consider moving if you really love a school that's farther away.                    [/quote]

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