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[quote=Anonymous]OK, so even though I am one of the more laid back parents, so on one hand I don't really care who knows what about whom, I am going to defend the PP who knows the Yale students parents' occupations and alma maters, and claims that few are legacies. I find the parents at Sidwell very friendly and supportive.  In US there are lots of activities where you work with other parents and get to know them quite well. I have formed several lasting friendships with other parents.The fact that we get FA has never come up, but I assume most of the parents know this because we are of modest means.  In US parents may also travel on a "shadow tour" when certain groups go overseas or to fun places in the the US. When you travel together with parents of kids who have similar interests as your kid you get to know quite a bit about them.  So its very possible for someone to know how many of the kids going to Yale are legacies without being creepy or intrusive.  Over the years you pick up your kids at many parents houses, form car pools to games, etc.  There is a lot of parental contact. Many Sidwell parents may be"well connected"  but the parental atmosphere around the school is very friendly and helpful.  Strangely the tension comes if you as a parent want to discuss something with a teacher.  This is frowned upon in the US and many of the parents will sympathize with you and tell you their similar experiences in dealing with teachers. Sidwell certainly is not a feeder to Yale or any other school, but my observation is that every single kid gets into a good college, so the school must be doing something right.[/quote]

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