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Anonymous wrote:OP -- only in DC would someone call themselves "poor" for being on FA. Many folks on FA make more money than the majority of Americans. DC is just an expensive area. If everyone in America has the right to go to a public school -- then why would anyone think they have the right to go to a private school?

Because every parent should want the best education possible for their kid.
Why do you think your kid is entitled to a better education than someone elses? I think that every kid that gets admitted deserves to attend

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Lady, I can't afford a Mercedes...that doesn't mean that I think I deserve one just because someone else has the money to buy it.

I suggest that those who are offended by poor students that attend their kids school should:
Arrive at the school with a loud speaker to warn other children, put up a boom to scare them away, write letters to other parents and get their help in banishing these kids.

Anonymous wrote:When I was a kid, I moved from a private elementary school to a public middle school. It was a fantastic educational move (education in a broad sense) -- I went from a smallish class of homogeneous, mostly upper-middle class kids to a very large class of kids from all walks of life. I soon had classmates/friends whose dads were factory workers and telephone company workers. The kids were also much more advanced socially (dances, movies, kissing and more, trying cigarettes, etc.) than they were at my prior small private school. So I think having some "poor kids" or kids on FA can, by their presence and shared experiences, provide a broader education for the other, more well-off kids. It's part of the educational value of diversity (by diversity, I mean variety of race, religion, wealth, etc.).

Anonymous wrote: The kids were also much more advanced socially (dances, movies, kissing and more, trying cigarettes, etc.) than they were at my prior small private school. ).

Anonymous wrote:I have been on financial aid since second grade and onwards. Those of us on/have been on aid are more appreciative and thankful to those who donate then you may ever imagine. We have a much different mind set then those who paid in full, because we know that a school does not want a underperforming student, much less, one who is using money another student could use, so we push ourselves to achieve the most we can. Some of you posted as if we are the scum of the earth, but after my father died my mother worked 3 jobs along with raising 4 more kids, and I worked one just to support my family and pay the remainder of the tuition. Now if any of you people who think you are above us want to put yourselves in my shoes or my mothers and still think the same thoughts then shame on you. The opportunity I was given through a generous person's donations allowed me to excel to the point where I can afford to pay full tuition for my 3 children and give to the financial aid funds. Thank you and maybe this will change your mind about where your dollars go.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP -- only in DC would someone call themselves "poor" for being on FA. Many folks on FA make more money than the majority of Americans. DC is just an expensive area. If everyone in America has the right to go to a public school -- then why would anyone think they have the right to go to a private school?

Because every parent should want the best education possible for their kid.
Why do you think your kid is entitled to a better education than someone elses? I think that every kid that gets admitted deserves to attend

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Lady, I can't afford a Mercedes...that doesn't mean that I think I deserve one just because someone else has the money to buy it.

Anonymous wrote:Can you idiots not see that the trolls are out in force?[/q

I certainly see it.