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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We do it for the 13 years of consistent education, the experience and connections made during those years and the community. Our public is too big, too anonymous, too many behavior problems and checked out parents. This is a gift to our children. The best education we could provide them and the environment to support a better childhood. I'm saying the quiet part out loud here- people are buying a prettier, calmer, more focused experience. It's not about college at all[/quote]

If you could have a kid who is happy, well mannered, good stats..etc. in a public, would you still go with private? I am curious about "it's not about college at all" comment. [/quote]

You're replying to me. My impression is it's much easier for my kids to be happy, well mannered and good stats (which all 3 are) in our current environment. Our public is too big and chaotic, no one cares about manners. You're right that stats would likely be the same. My neighbors have kids in public and they're also happy and well mannered. So I get it. I'm not saying public school churns out terrible people. I'm just saying how much I appreciate how built-in it is that the parents are supportive and involved, that dress codes/behavior/manners are expected, that classrooms are well run and focused. 
It sounds like college is your priority. And if it is, I wouldn't advise you pay. No school is perfect. You'd end up disappointed with less than perfect, which is inevitable. [/quote]

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