<p>As the time to commit gets closer, we’re all getting more edgy, aren’t we? I think that parents must decide which school environment they’re most comfortable sending their child into. The answers will be different for every parent. There aren’t any “right” answers, because everyone has a different spot at which they draw the line.</p>
<p>Every school runs the risk of a scandal. For me, it’s the school’s reaction to a scandal, and the measures they take in its aftermath, which can make a difference. I wouldn’t have a qualm about sending my children to Groton. I would not send my children to Milton. Different parents interpret scandals differently.</p>
<p>I would be very hesitant to file a civil suit against a school. Yes, maybe an aggressive lawyer could win in court, or gain a settlement, which could be a balm for hurt feelings. It would come at a huge cost, however, which is the fact that court proceedings are a matter of public record. In the long term, especially in the internet age, having your child’s name attached to an old scandal does your child no favors, even if your child was the innocent victim.</p>