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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the CC membership is more of an issue when kids are younger because parents are organizing play dates and parties at the club. By high school kids aren’t hanging out at the club in the same way as their social circle expands BUT there are still dances and events at the club that those girls attend (and they aren’t typically bring a non club friend thing unless it’s a date). Also, I think we’ve “felt” it more on the parent end because SO many of the parents know each other and socialize at the club. These families are very insular and while socialization with other adults in HS is less of a thing, we absolutely felt like outsiders. DD ended up at a great school, got a great education and enjoyed her time in HS, but there definitely was a strong CC scene. —parent of SR graduate[/quote]

Agreed.  it's not an issue in high school.  The club parents stick together but there are multiple factors going on there---they tend to be lifers (so they've known each other for a decade+ from school) and they see each other in the club setting whereas as a non-club member parent I barely see them.  We came to a "clubby" school new in 9th grade and my kid is now a senior.  the parents are all friendly/warm with us and we have plenty to chat with at school events.  Are we best friends outside of school?  No.  But I can't imagine joining ANY school in 9th grade and expecting to make best parent-friends.  My kid has made plenty of friends.  He/she is friends with the clubby crowd but there is also an entire 75% of the grade that has nothing to do with this crowd so there are many friend options.  [/quote]

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