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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The houses are nice in PG but the schools are low performing and even the private schools are subpar

As for the “whites” comment, they wouldn’t step foot in PG county either especially Largo, Upper Marlboro, Suitland
Stop making this about, OPs question was a solid question parents to children of color ask.

Op, I’m in the same boat as you. I’d look to MOCO if you wanted to stay in the area 
Or Annandale, Fairfax depending on how far you want to go out Loudon County has a good solid school system.

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Husband and I are both products of PG county public schools. My HS was highly ranked, his was not. We both make well into the 6 figures into our early 30s. In our careers we are always one of the few minorities, but growing up in PG county showed us that these careers were even possible. Being taught by people who looked like us, seeing doctors/lawyers/engineers that looked like us and not dealing with the unconscious bias that runs rampant in majority white school systems was invaluable. So when people say "a good school system", it largely depends on what you value for your children. We value academics and their overall experience. As people of color, their experience shapes how they view themselves and the rest of the world. We've lived all over and ultimately decided to return to PG, it offers something unique that we haven't found anywhere else. We want our children to have that too. [/quote]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I, too am a product of Prince George’s County.
Where, I would not return to raise my children under the structure of the teaching or environment. Much like yourself, I am wel into “six figures” however, that’s an easy goal. I’m not looking to validate myself because of my income because of Prince George’s. 
Prince George’s County lacks in education, extra-circular activity and overall culture and diversity. Yes, while I do agree with you that the County has something extremely special having sought after professions in these roles that are of color. It still lacks many areas where you’d want to raise your child to have fundamentally. 
For instance, I want my child to be raised around other races. I want child to be exposed to other cultures and understand worldly exchanges. Prince George’s County is a bubble, it’s a mentality and unfortunately it’s still a moderately crime area. I would not feel as safe having my child attend schools that I attended.

You do what is good for your family, and I believe what OP was looking for is reasonable for the reason as to why mentioned PG is out of the equation.
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I probably should've added the detail about PG County's diversity. Growing up, my neighbor and best friend and many of my closest friends were white, hispanic, jewish, biracial and korean. Our current neighborhood is equally as diverse, skewing black. We are the only african americans in our culdesac (sandwiched between white and hispanic neighbors), and there are a few different races/ethnicity on our block. However, the key was seeing people of color in certain positions that you wont see elsewhere. Seeing people that looked like me in positions of power allowed me to see myself, and is a huge part of why we are successful.

My husband and I were both in extracurricular activities including band, SGA, science clubs, etc. We had strong (and weak) teachers, but our parents didn't completely depend on them to carry us academically. I'll add the caveat that I grew up and live in an "affluent"  area of the county and its far more diverse than most parts. My schools and neighborhood were also (and still) safe. I felt less safe in my former (and very expensive) northern va neighborhood. Living outside of PG for a long time really made me realize how amazing it was. Everyone has different experiences, ours was positive.. even academically. [/quote]

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