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of course! Gambling on your children's education out of purely selfish purposes makes you so much smarter.

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I don't see it as gambling; I see it as an expression of different values. Living in an economically diverse, dense neighborhood and not being slaves to our mortgage displays characteristics we most want our children to see. If school doesn't work out by the time the oldest is 7, we'll move.  But if there's a chance of having the life we love and an OK school, why not try for it?[/quote]

This is me. Only I can't afford to buy. Single parent, income under $70K, the only places I can afford are the ones with crappy IB schools. We got into a middle of the road charter last year and will be participating in the lottery again this year. If we don't get in anywhere, we'll stay for one more year at the current charter and then move out of the city as my son is getting to the age where school starts to make a big difference. I really don't want to move to the suburbs, esp because it will increase my commute and cut down on my time with my son, but I'll deal with it if I have to. I like not being dependent on a car and I love living in the city. I can't afford a house unless I go hours out, so if I'm going to be in a small apartment, I may as well be in a fun, walkable neighborhood.

Living in our area allowed me to rent a 2bd apartment instead of a studio and keeps my commute under 20min by Metro, giving me more time with him. It also means I only have to pay for aftercare instead of both before [i]and [/i]aftercare. I priced it out and the little extra I pay in rent in DC is less than what I'd pay in increased childcare costs in MD or VA.

Living where we do means that I've got to roll the dice or settle for an ok school for a few years, but that extra bedroom, lower childcare cost and extra hour or two with my kid each day has been and will continue to be more than worth it. [/quote]

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