<p>Perversely, mini is elaborating my argument for spending top dollar on private schools. My sons are the fourth generation on both sides to attend private universities. </p>
<p>That heady, mind-expanding experience mini enjoyed at Williams, they have had since Junior K. It was worth every penny. </p>
<p>Who is in denial though? Perhaps rich talking heads deny the effect of generations of money for education, but I’ve never met anyone who denied it. Even my staunch father waxes wist-fully about the effect my sons’ primary education would have on the world. He donates plenty to private school scholarship funds.</p>
<p>Just don’t raise his taxes.</p>
<p>If you put the Andover girls at public schools, you might see a rise in stats, but boys tend to travel in packs. They aim for the average of the place. I doubt Andover boys would significantly raise stats–over time. Putting boys in a school where the average is very high is a proven method of raising the standards of a large group of boys.</p>