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[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]

OP, don't try to live vicariously through your child. Did you ever see that episode of Friends where Phoebe finds out that Sting's son goes to Ross's son Ben's school, so she pretends to be Ben's mom to try to meet Sting?  If not, go watch it. That's what you are sounding like. Don't be that person. [/quote]

Umm this is weird. We don’t have anyone nearly as famous in regards to being a celebrity in DC as Sting except the Presidents kids and clearly they are not in school so I don’t think this is the issue. Op wants to be in a community and feel welcomed and she should be able to do so. You are warped to shame her for wanting this. [/quote]

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