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[quote=Anonymous]This person summed up my feelings as well. I would just add that I often am frustrated [b]because it seems that the person is not making what I consider a truly informed choice[/b]. I absolutely accept that there are individual cases where the unique circumstances of the child mean a particular private is the best choice, but in my experience, having had these conversations with a number of people over the years, the decision is not based on real knowledge/experience with the school. People are relying on stuff they heard from someone 5 years ago, when none of the staff, students, or situations that existed are still in place. They look at average test scores, which tell you nothing about what you kid, who might be at or above grade level, will experience. It's not perfect--nothing is--but it's truly not bad now, and I think it can be even better if you come along for the ride with us. [b]I get frustrated because when I give specific examples of the positive experiences we have had, and people just nod and say "yeah, well--we are doing private" it's hard not to feel as though you think I'm lying to you. No one likes to be called a liar.

[/b]None of this need necessarily apply to OP--I don't know their situation. It's just my general feeling from doing this for a while.[/quote]

PP above summed up the attitude completely-- arrogant, overbearing, insecure in your face, public school baby mama.  The decision has already been made, so the parent is as informed as they need to be. But this person turns it into an argument then claims she is being called a liar. Those people just make me laugh.[/quote]

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