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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are a FA family at Sidwell.  Oldest kid now is a Sr.  I can honestly say neither of my children has ever asked why we have so much less money than their classmates.  Some times she rolls her eyes at the homes of her friends or their vacations if they are truly over the top, but both kids understand that we are sending them to Sidwell so they can get a great education and get to travel and take part in school events that would be beyond our reach if they went to public. (The school pays a share of these expenses). BTW we do not see school as a gateway to the Ivy league or a pathway to riches. We are comfortable in our small home and would be happy if our kids are employed after college in fields that are interesting and provide enough income for them to be financially independent. We are happy and feel like we belong at school functions and that our kids bring a lot to the table in terms of their interests and participation in the Sidwell community.  The bottom line is that I think it depends on the attitude of the parents.  If it's going to bother you, you may transmit your concerns to your kids without meaning to.[/quote]

I could have written this as well except not FA, just barely able to afford it, but in our opinion, totally worth it.[/quote]

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