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[quote=Anonymous]Undoubtedly, this has to be one of the most sane pieces of advice that I've ever read on this thread.  Thank you, Sidwell Parent.

[quote=Anonymous]Sidwell isn't the gold standard; it's a good school that's worked for our kids, but it has its strengths and weaknesses like all schools.  My kids (tween and teens) have friends at a range of public and private schools in the area, all have much to offer -- in many cases, in fact, they provide advantages that Sidwell does not and cannot provide.  The problem on DCUM is that many parents buy into the zero-sum mentality -- if not Sidwell, then nothing.  Similarly, on the college thread you see this at work as well -- either your kids goes to HYP or he/she can just hang it up as far as a rewarding and happy professional and personal life.   It would seem to be common sense that this way of thinking is just nuts, but I know it's easy to buy into this when your kids are involved.  [b]Do yourself and them a favor, though, resist the zero-sum mindset and be open to who your kids are and what each school might have to offer them.  [/b]     [/quote][/quote]

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