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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I told people the truth.  We have a great public school, but my DS was getting lost in it.  The school was overcrowded and class sizes were really large.  He was a good student and not a behavior problem, so he got lost in the shuffle.  I wanted to see him excited about school and learning -- it just wasn't happening where he was.  I always just say that while it is a great school, it wasn't the right fit for my kid.  Most people just don't want you to put down their decision to stay in public.  So, if you say that it was your child who needed something else (instead of complaining about the school), they don't get so defensive.[/quote]

You realize that you are, in fact, saying that the public school isn't good enough.  Nothing wrong with that.  Just think it's funny that so many people are unwilling/uncomfortable saying that directly.  Whoever hears your description above knows you are saying that the public wasn't good enough, but you sound manipulative and disingenuous to dance around that fact.

If someone asks you such a blunt question, they should be ready for an equally blunt answer.  People can spot a phony (or a phony answer) from a mile away.  I'll bet you'll be better received if you are just honest.[/quote]

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