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<p>I’ve tried that, but I think it caused more anxiety because it underscored what is lacking here. It was taken more as bragging than as an explanation of why BS was a good personal choice no matter how I said it. In hindsight, I’m not sure how mentioning any of these programs or facilities can do anything but point out how privileged our kids are in contrast, and that feeds the anxiety and resentment.</p>
<p>Mentioning these programs among BS parents makes sense when the conversation is why one BS over another, but it doesn’t promote understanding or goodwill among underfunded public school parents. I found that out the hard way. Now we’re just the elitists on the block.</p>