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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I get "academic pressure." But wth does "social pressure" mean?[/quote]

Trying to fit in with rich kids, or kids of the powerful.  Not being able to afford the designer clothes that everybody else is wearing.  Of course, it depends on your family's own income level.[/quote]

Do you have a kid at Sidwell?  I do, and while I know there are some kids who would describe the social scene this way, most would not.  My DS, who absolutely fits in socially, went off to school today in a t-shirt and jeans from JC Penny (ok, his sweatshirt is UnderArmor).

I actually think that one of the strengths of Sidwell is that, while some parents may be hyper-aware of who other parents are, the kids really don't pay attention.   [/quote]

I don't have a kid at Sidwell, but DC's best friend (who is very rich) goes there and we hear the stories.  I agree the dress code is basically sloppy.  But it's more than clothing - we've heard stories about parties and family vacations.  I don't think you want me to repeat some of them, seriously, because they would identify particular groups of kids, even mentioning the reason for some of the parties would identify kids.[/quote]

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