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Originally Posted by syracusa

How do you feel about the education she receives there? Have you been pleased with the school she goes to? I am just curious because the school is actually THE MAIN reason why I would want to live in a neighborhood with people I can relate to - which is those who believe in serious education, reading and traveling-with-a-purpose for their kids (and less so in the parochial sports culture).

I did not get the impression that working class neighborhoods have the kind of schools where kids necessarily have those habits instilled at home (yes, I know, SOME working class people will care about those things a lot...but I am not talking about SOME).
This is why I would ideally not opt for a working class neighborhood if I could.

I don't think your judgement of the working class is an accurate one. My neighbor who works for the local utility, for example, has 2 kids. One graduated from Drexel University with an engineering degree. The other graduated last year from Loyola University (not sure what her degree is in) and I know she spent a semester in Australia as part of her program. I'm not sure about my other neighbors, but I think there is plenty of focus on education.

My daughter's schooling has been just fine so far. She's had great teachers and get's some challenging assignments. Some of the work has been too easy, but she happens to be a bright kid who is generally ahead of her class. Overall, I think everything has been just fine and she'll be well prepared for whatever college curriculum she eventually follows. And what happens at home is as important or even more important than what happens in the classroom. She reads constantly, and I'm talking about some serious reading, not just pre-teen fluff stuff.