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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s certainly true that most kids in Southern California do not grow up in a bubble. [b]They tend to be exposed to “adult” things (drugs, cosmetic surgery, body consciousness, martial infidelity) at a much earlier age than children in other parts of the country. [/b] Growing up within a mile of impoverished areas has drawbacks as well as benefits.  Without judging whether growing up fast and worldly is better or worse, I’d just say it’s “different.”  IMHO that culture is challenging for a 18 year old East Coast girl to move into and I am personally aware of more than one child from this area who got caught up in the lifestyle in a bad way. Every child is different and I suppose for some the freedom of the Cali lifestyle is just what they need.  Not my DC.[/quote]Kids everywhere are exposed to "adult" things.  Just turn on the television (and I don't mean after 9pm) for a daily dose of adult action including sex, violence, infidelity, etc.  Every teen experiences body consciousness especially girls as they diet themselves into oblivion to fit into a size negative two like anorexic models.  Marital infidelity?  You mean the politicians who run off to other countries to visit their girlfriends, leave sick wives for other women, have children with the household help, etc, etc, etc.

[b]Unless you're living under a rock, no kids anywhere are growing up in a bubble.  DC is no exception.[/quote][/b]

I agree.  I grew up out there and raised kids in DMV.  Parents have to be super vigilant everywhere.  My childhood growing up in California was idyllic but it no longer exists.  So Cal. indeed a very superficial culture with great emphasis on appearance and other superficial values.  I agree with the PP who said USC is not a good school for women.  On the other hand, a friend with a daughter in first year of Stanford says the same for Stanford ("the men treat the freshmen women like fresh meat").  Go figure.   Also, please remember you cannot compare USC to the UC schools, like UCLA.  USC is private and very expensive (and in a crummy area).  The UC schools are all over and yes it is difficult to get in as an OSS, but I don't know why you would want to when there are so many excellent in state schools here.  There is also the enormous Cal State system, as well, but those slots are almost always taken by Californians.   USC was definitely a party school when I attended college but with a large alumni network.  It has grown up in the last few decades but is still considered the University of Spoiled Children.  A relative recently graduated and has massive student loans to pay back and is still unemployed four years later.  I don't see the value for an east coast person plus you have to remember to tack on travel expenses for student and family on top of the private fees.  If you have a smart kid who wants a degree of value but wants to be in So. Cal, I would recommend today Pomona, Harvey-Mudd, Claremont-McKenna.  Those are serious private SLACs with good endowments.[/quote]

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