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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]We pay/have paid full freight for 4 kids and give generous donations both to the annual fund and the designated financial aid fund. The auction makes me cringe. It's not sour grapes, but the live auction seems to me an [b]ostentatious display of wealth that undermines the school's fundamental values[/b]. If you want to support financial aid, you can write a check specifically for that purpose. If you want to have fun and meet other parents, volunteer, go to a game or school play, or host a potluck. And, for the record, all of our kids have or will play varsity sports, and, no, they don't need that fancy athletic center.[/quote]

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+2  I find it really tacky, especially with a live auction.  [/quote]

+3 Alas, there are some parents who have lifestyles that are ostentatious displays of wealth (the giant black luxury SUV, the LV purses, 3 carat diamonds, etc.) despite the school's stated values. And let's face it, having your kid at one of these schools is symbolic of wealth/power/prestige for some, even if your family chose the school for other reasons.

However, I have zero doubt that these parents, despite their flashy displays, love the school and love having their kids at the school. They are fund-raising in a way that is in some ways much more effective than asking for checks. Takes all kinds.[/quote]

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