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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We live in a community where nearly everyone goes private - everyone on this block happens to send their kids to a big 5. Over all, they're pretty great kids but I would bet anything your kids are just as great. First of all, their parents are rich and the schools know it. Also, they started in pre-K and K, when, let's face it, it's pretty hard to properly judge a kid.

That mom goggles comment was just mean. When I was in school in this area years ago, I literally had my pick of which school I wanted to go to. It just wasn't competitive. It's become totally bonkers. I think what we lose sight of is [b]we just want a place where our kids are happy and thriving. [/b][/quote]

No, some people want affirmation that they are great because their kids won a 'competitive' contest.  They are the ones who insist it is not about luck.[/quote]

In a way, it’s self-perpetuating. The competitive attitude, especially in kids but also in parents, can turn off admissions officers, making it harder for otherwise great kids to get into certain schools. These competitive parents then somehow hear the message that their kids need to try even harder, making the contest seem harder, and making admissions seem like an even bigger prize. When in reality, many kids who get in are just nicer and willing to admit out of 150 applicants, they probably fell into a pool of 30-40 nice, smart kids and were lucky to have been one of the 8-10 non-siblings accepted.[/quote]

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