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<p>This was the point that I (albeit badly) was trying to make, I certainly didn’t mean to sound trivializing. Where zoosermom lives sounds like where I live. I sacrificed quite alot by going back to work. You become somewhat of a social pariah and it trickles down to the kids.</p>
<p>We are all so different on CC, another example is college choice. So many here aspire to Ivies or LACs. Where I live that is considered kind of strange. What kids and parents strive for are the state flagships.</p>