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[quote=Anonymous][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]

The private school as terrific investment argument just is not solid for many kids/ families. Many public schools are very good, and a private school is no ticket to a top college or even a happy experience (depends on child and school). So for many families, an investment in a kitchen is a better long-term financial decision for a family as kitchens are major for resale value. Heck, a new kitchen could help down the road with college tuition payments if you sold.  In terms of things like cleaning and even eating out, these services can buy busy families family time and less stress, which are also forms of investment in a child's overall family experience. So I think it is very wrong to judge others for choosing public with "luxuries" over private school.

--Parent who has child in both public and very $$ private[/quote]

Yes- I wrote the original statement.  I agree if the schools are equal, then by all means go public.   I disagree on your other point though, I think there are a tremendous number of selfish parents that are more interested in impressing others then doing what is best for their kids.[/quote]

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