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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pro - Typical parent has a degree from Ivy or SLAC  [/quote]

I would put that on my con list. [/quote]

That's the beauty of choice. We like surrounding our DC with others from the same intellectual class -  but very different social and economic classes and ethnic/racial backgrounds - makes sure DC's peer group comes with a built-in set of thoughtfulness that doesn't need to be pushed by standardized testing and the bureaucracy of public schools. [/quote]

I guess I have been doing this too long. I find the Ivy dads cut throat at sports, scream on the sideline to the point where referees throw them out of the game and embarrass our school. They also cheat at sports, which is very hard to explain to younger kids. I think as they get older they either realize how wrong it is (if you have parents to guide explain it is wrong) or kids that find cheating fine if you don't get caught, or if you can pay your way out of the situation.

If your friendship base was truly diverse you would find the same intellectual class, peer group and built in set of thoughtfulness in many types of educational backgrounds.

So, in my one son's school, it has been a bit of a con. [/quote]

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