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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. Do you think local private schools are comparable up Andover? I'm not from this area and would consider saving a ton in order to send dc to a local private. This might be a compromise for dh in terms of dc getting a great education but not going to his alma mater.

Dc is open to the idea. We toured a few years ago when in the area and he was excited. Now that it's more of a reality, he seems excited but nervous about being on his own. Dh says totally normal at this stage and I say keep my baby home!![/quote]

I didn't read the thread, but wanted to comment. Yes, there are great private schools here where your child will get a wonderful education equal to or even better than the education he could expect to receive at Andover.

FWIW, my father and brother went to Andover. Both were bent by the experience. Really ruined, if you must know the truth. I know this may not be typical, but it happened in my family. And my brother chose Andover because my father went there.

I stayed at home and went to public school. I went to an Ivy, so had no problem getting in from a public school.

Personally, I would never send my children to boarding school. I know parents who do, and whose kids ended up leaving their boarding schools and coming home. IMHO, these kids are too young to be away from home. That was certainly the case with my brother. I think it's extremely important for parents to keep close ties to their children during the teen years. I shudder to think what my kids would be doing if I were not around them. These are tough years -- why depend on strangers to raise your kids during this crucial time? I'd never do it, not even for Andover.[/quote]

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