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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This post is actually really triggering me. I grew up in these circles in Texas and went to the right school, camp, college and sorority and never felt like I really fit in with any of it - especially because the guys seemed so spoiled and vapid - and as an adult I have purposefully avoided that scene with my own kids. Now I kind of regret doing that because I see the ease in which these kids can float through life on their connections if they so choose. Not that my kids have any real hardships at all - we have plenty of money and very supportive and close families - but there is something comforting about that social bubble. I wanted to raise my kids outside of it for a reason but now that they are entering college I can see how it would be useful.

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Interesting post. Even though the poster may receive a bit of flack for such thoughts, I understand. I attended college with a large group--not groups as they do find and associate with one another--of wealthy kids who enjoyed the small school environment because they were living a very comfortable country club like experience. Easy to see why wealthy parents want their kids to associate with other from a similar background. And, for the most part, such a lifestyle composed of wealth and connections works.[/quote]

Yeah and it is also not just about wealth but also connections and names. My maiden name/family is pretty old school connected but since I am the mom and my kid didn't get my last name they can't just show up in that circle and be recognized like they would if their dad had that name. He brings many great things to their lives though. His family is academic and more worldly and totally oblivious to the bubble.

I am being really frank here but it took time and distance to understand how this all works. My parents somewhat rejected the scene too but were still swept up in it raising us because that was what everyone else they knew were doing. [/quote]

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