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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ah. Then make it clear that your kid felt a strong connection to their school, while also making it clear that your kid knew about other options (and didn't just pick the first school where there was a fun tour).

Especially if you can point out things they were drawn to, like "Jane loved the new high-tech science building at School X, plus the fact that she could double-major in neuroscience and Japanese."

If Rude Person mentions Elite School X, say "Oh, sure, we looked into it* — but Chosen School was the best match."

(*even if you never actually toured)[/quote]

Helpful, thanks. It's definitely a very specific program they can't get at the other schools. Which...they know and still disagree with, but whatever. [/quote]

I really do not understand why you are allowing any further questions from them. Shut it down, do not let your child hear about it, and be thankful this seems to be the first decision they are questioning that is absolutely none of their business. [/quote]

We are trying, but what prompted this was FIL emailing DH last night to ask if DC couldn't possibly be persuaded to consider [other school] instead. No doesn't work on these people.[/quote]

I am the quoted poster and I get it. I really do. However, speaking as a mom who has had to stand up to judgey family -- the only way to stop them is to fully stand up to it. Your husband needs to respond with firm language and neither of you can budge. Your child has made a great decision about their future and I am sure you are very proud. Do not let anyone muddy that water or get in the way of celebrating! [/quote]

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