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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you are projecting OP. nobody really cares, and if they do they probably are asking a fact based question about why you made the choice.[/quote]

This isn't true - it's sad - but it's amazing how much people care what other parents have chosen to do with their child's education.  This isn't just private/public decision,  but GT vs Not, Magnet vs Not....and even choice of sports, level of teams etc.  I don't know why people care so much - but they do and sometimes they really really care!  I personally don't care what other people choose and don't judge them for it.  I assume they know what is best for their child and are doing the best they can to support their child to thrive emotionally and academically....and I move on!

I got so many obnoxious comments from neighbors - whether it be ones we knew well or ones I met for the first time neighborhood events or via sports.  I try as much as possible to avoid the "where does your child go to school" discussion.  But it always gets asked so now I say where our children go with matter of fact confidence and it mostly avoids the snarky questions.  But I still get some questions and I can probably count on one hand the number of people whose questions have been sincere and are truly interested in what they have asked, rather than be a way to judge.  I find people are more snarky if they live in the same school zone me compared to those that live in another zone....probably because their child goes to the exact school we have set aside.  Even though I think that is a great school - the automatically assume I think otherwise.[/quote]

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