thinkingaboutit
Confused about dryer sheets
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As an overeducated Ivy Leaguer - where education of my kids is my biggest issue (and expense) - I'm curious where people think the best schools might be (probably needs to be reasonably near a coastal city - east or west coast).
The reason I ask is that even the best public schools have a tendency to be in the more expensive neighborhoods. The issue with those neighborhoods is that you also need to "keep up with the Jones" so your kids don't feel like the "poor person on the block". Believe me, I've known people that became the "poor person on the block in these neighborhoods" and it isn't a very good experience for most kids.
One suggestion is to relocate near a university. Most college professors with kids don't try to play the financial social game with thier kids as well as seem to place an emphasis on the education of thier kids.
Any other general (or even better) specific suggestions?
West coast or Northeast coast (DC and above) are the areas we are most interested in.
Thanks.
The reason I ask is that even the best public schools have a tendency to be in the more expensive neighborhoods. The issue with those neighborhoods is that you also need to "keep up with the Jones" so your kids don't feel like the "poor person on the block". Believe me, I've known people that became the "poor person on the block in these neighborhoods" and it isn't a very good experience for most kids.
One suggestion is to relocate near a university. Most college professors with kids don't try to play the financial social game with thier kids as well as seem to place an emphasis on the education of thier kids.
Any other general (or even better) specific suggestions?
West coast or Northeast coast (DC and above) are the areas we are most interested in.
Thanks.