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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think kids generally at elementary age are so impressionable that you really want them in the best environment.  I'd rather choose to teach my kids how to avoid "snobs" than hooligans.

I've also found that my peers who have kids in private schools are more involved in their kids education than my friends with kids in public school.   This behavior filters down to the kids too generally speaking.

As a PP mentioned though sending kids to private school involves trade-offs.  I wouldn't trade sending my kids to private school if we would be broke all of the time.  However [b]we would definitely choose private school over most luxuries (redone kitchen, luxury cars, eating out, cleaning services, mcmansion etc)[/b]. [/quote]
Amen.  I think it is sad that others do not see the long-term value in investing in a child's education.[/quote]
 12:24 again. I don't think this is really fair - or perhaps it is only half the story. If someone truly, truly believes her local public is as good as her private school alternative, I have no problem with saving money and using the public school. heck, that's exactly what I would do if I considered them equal! However, for better or worse, I don't consider them equal in my situation, so I choose private school. Others might disagree with me on the relative value of the schools, and that is their choice which I do not begrudge. It would be unfortunate for a parent to choose a school she knows is inferior just so she can drive a nicer car ... but I doubt that applies to many people.

I just don't think it is fair to suggest anyone who chooses a different school than I do is hurting her children. But that's probably not what you were suggesting. I just don't want there to be any miscommunication. [/quote]

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