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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP here. My kids have been in public all the way and are both now in a very selective public magnet for high school. I have lots of very good friends whose kids have stayed in public, started in public then switched to private, or who have been in private all the way. Bottom line is to keep it about what you want for your own kids, and NOT about how your choice is better than someone else's.  My kids have done great and are very happy with their public schools--in nearly all aspects. They have lots of friends at very respected private schools who are also doing well and are very happy--in nearly all aspects.  (Notice I did not say that either school option was perfect.) If someone occasionally makes a snarky comment about the public being "awful" or "simply not good enough," (such as one of the PPs), I just say "I'm so sorry it didn't work for child or your family. I hope you find a better fit--isn't it great we have lots of options in this area!"

Public school parents need to feel confident in our own choices and try not to feel abandoned or insulted, and certainly don't need to make rash generalizations about private schools or reasons for leaving. And folks who leave public for private (or choose private from the get-go) need to refrain from making disparaging remarks about the publics--whether those remarks are informed or not. 
It really shouldn't even need to be an argument!  I like the person who just keeps saying "we really like the school."  Isn't that the goal?

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No perfect schools out there, period!  No matter if it's part of your tax bill or cost you additional $50k a year (as in NYC or NE Boarding).

It would be nice if people don't knock down other's choices either from their own ignorance or personal experience.  Everyone walk away from any situation with their own experience.  [/quote]

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