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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, thank you so much for sharing.  This is very interesting.[/quote]

You're welcome. I got really frustrated with the other thread because I think that often, people are borrowing trouble. Was it hard coming to a school where we looked different? Yes, of course. It was hard sending my baby girl to school at all, particularly because elementary school scheduling and community seems easier if you stay at home and are actually able to participate in school events. The school community (parents, teachers, students) trust you more if they know you, and it's hard to get known if you're not able to be around.

I have also said on this forum before that schools with established communities, including a lot of siblings, know that white people will "try" a school and then leave if it's "not a good fit." Sometimes they are less than inclined to audition to be your friend. I have actually seen myself feel that way about some of the new families who come in with young white children expressing reservations about staying long term without any input other than their assumptions about the school.

I have to go to a meeting for an hour - not ignoring questions, just have to do some work![/quote]

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